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Processing Lead

Bacardi
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2026
[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

Lead the team:

  • Deliver weekly plan by prioritization of shift resources to meet schedule requirements in a fair and equitable manner
  • Ensure Process Safety Management processes followed
  • Lead shift in product preparation (bulk receiving, batching, filtration, product supply, liquid recovery)
  • Maintaining SOP's, Work Instructions, Form Control Documents, and Standard Works to comply with ISO standards
  • Monitor department KPIs , to help guide department to meet objectives
  • Monitor employee performance and provide feedback and improvement opportunities to Processing Supervisor

Own the operations:

  • Lead shift handover and encourage operator involvement for your shift
  • Ensure operators are always following safety and GMP protocols
  • Calculating and making critical decisions about product adjustments based on available information while ensuring product quality standards are met
  • Communicate effectively both within Processing and to other Departments.
  • Create batch , filtration & remnant paperwork
  • Tanker receiving/loading

All Bulk liquids

High Fructose Corn Syrup railcar deliveries

Provide weekly updates to Processing supervisor

  • Water production - monitor Reverse Osmosis performance
  • Ensure effluent discharge releases are within specification and recorded properly
  • Create maintenance work orders & deliver Processing PMs weekly

Optimize:

  • Lead continuous improvement throughout the department using Lean Six sigma tools – 5s , CILS
  • Minimize liquid remnants

Reduce number of Totes in use

Correct batch sizing for each production run

  • Lead near miss reporting for your shift & initiate solutions
  • Ensure Process Safety Management processes followed within department
  • Cover Processing DDS in Supervisors absence
  • All other processing activities as required

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

  • High school or specialized training in related field
  • 2-3 years spirit processing preferred
  • Good organizational, communication & problem-solving skills
  • Mathematical and critical thinking
  • Food grade plant experience, safety, quality improvement, hazardous materials handling

PERSONAL QUALITIES - THE QUALITIES THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Self motivated
  • Lives the 3 F’s – Fearless, Founder’s Mentality, Family
  • Personal computer, data processing software, gauges, processing equipment, office

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

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