Jonathan Ross

Whisky Category Continuous Improvement Manager @Bacardi

Glasgow, GB

Leading the Scotch Whisky Category’s continuous improvement and innovation strategy, driving operational excellence and industry 4.0 across distillation, maturation, and bottling operations.Implemented the Bacardi Operating System (BOS) across the UK Scotch Whisky Category, embedding a culture of operational excellence and Lean leadership across multiple manufacturing sites.Facilitated strategy design and deployment for Scotch Whisky, aligning with Bacardi’s Best 10 & Beyond business objectives to deliver measurable performance improvements.Reducing maturation loss and cask defects by applying root cause analysis, data science, and predictive analytics on maturing stock inventory.Modernised cask management through lean transformation and the development of cask quality management systems.Leading globally to establish a best practice framework for maturation inventory management, ensuring standardisation and performance benchmarking across regions.Developed and delivered Lean Six Sigma training programmes to upskill teams and embed CI principles into daily operations.Partnered with external industry experts and technology providers to pilot innovations that enhance sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and process reliability.Results: Improved operational efficiency, maturation transformation, and strengthened collaboration between operations, quality, and R&D.Skills: Operational Excellence · Innovation Strategy · Lean Six Sigma · Data Analytics · Industry 4.0 · Continuous Improvement · Whisky Maturation · Change Leadership

Institute of Brewing & Distillation (IBD)

Diploma in Brewing, Brewing

University of Strathclyde

Higher National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering