Bundaberg Maturation Manager

Job Description :

Who are we: 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. 

Join us to create a career worth celebrating. 

About the Function: 

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. 

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. 

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. 

About the Role: 

The Bundaberg Maturation Manager is responsible for leading the safe, compliant and efficient operation of Bundaberg Rum’s maturation, blending and bulk liquid preparation processes. This role ensures the right aged rum profile is available to meet production and customer demand while protecting the quality, consistency and heritage of one of Australia’s most iconic spirits brands. 

Working closely with Distillation, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Packaging and Logistics, you will oversee day-to-day maturation operations, optimise inventory and liquid availability, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and operational performance. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Lead the safe and compliant operation of maturation, blending and liquid handling activities, ensuring alignment with HSE, quality, food safety, excise and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage the execution of maturation plans to deliver the right aged rum volumes and profiles to support bottling, packaging, bulk dispatch and future demand. 
• Protect the quality, sensory profile and consistency of Bundaberg Rum by monitoring maturation performance, liquid movements, sampling, blending readiness and inventory integrity. 
• Coordinate blending preparation, ingredient additions, quality checks and bulk liquid dispatch to ensure products are production-ready and meet specification. 
• Partner with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and Site Operations to optimise tank capacity, inventory availability, asset reliability and operational performance. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, loss reduction, inventory accuracy, traceability, asset utilisation and operational efficiency. 
• Lead and mentor the maturation team, encouraging a strong safety culture, operational rigor and continuous improvement outlook. 

Experience / Skills Required: 

• Experience in maturation, blending, beverage alcohol, food manufacturing or another process manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading people in a process manufacturing environment, with the ability to deliver safe, high-quality operational outcomes.
• Sound understanding of liquid handling, process operations, quality systems and safe manufacturing practices, or the ability to quickly develop technical expertise in a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret production, inventory and quality data to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics and Technical teams.
• A proactive, people-focused leadership style with a passion for developing teams and driving operational excellence.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience with inventory management, tank or barrel operations, blending processes, or manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, SCADA or LIMS.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, TPM or Six Sigma).
• CIBD qualifications in Brewing or Distillation, or a willingness to work towards them.

Flexible Working: 

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

Rewards & Benefits: 

At Diageo, we offer more than just a role— we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and be recognised for your impact. 

• Competitive reward – Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks 
• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you 
• Industry-leading family leave – Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life’s key moments 
• Health & wellbeing – Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes 
• Career growth – Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and clear pathways for development 
• Inclusive culture – A values-led, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work 
• Product perks – Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio 

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: 

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. 

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. 

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. 

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we’re supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close 21 days after posting.  

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bundaberg

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-07-16