Martin Webster
Bo'ness,West Lothian
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional demonstrating strengths in planning, quality control and problem-solving. Adapts to changing production demands through steady judgement, strong communication and hands-on team support. Commited to safe, well-organised operations and consistent delivery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Distillery Manager
Inchdairnie Whisky Ltd
Glenrothes, Fife
06.2017 - 10.2026
- Managed daily operations of distillery, overseeing production processes from mashing to bottling for quality assurance.
- Streamlined distillation schedules, improving operational efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.
- Implemented operational standards for high-quality manufacturing output.
- Conducted quality control checks throughout production phases to ensure product standards.
- Analysed production data to identify efficiency improvements, leading to a 10% reduction in waste.
- Enforced good manufacturing practices governing waste control.
- Implemented stringent health and safety protocols, significantly reducing workplace accidents and maintaining compliance.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all legal requirements for spirit production.
- Oversaw maintenance of distillery equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimising downtime.
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Achieved productivity targets by motivating and incentivising manufacturing teams.
- Identified and resolved staff and resource deficiencies impacting production.
- Partnered with management to prepare for upcoming production activities with adequate staffing and resources.
- Coordinated training and mentoring for team members, maintaining a skilled and well-performing group.
- Delegated production tasks to appropriate operator and assembly teams.
- Oversaw work of manufacturing labourers and specialists.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies to ensure availability for production. to proactively identify and resolve shortages impacting manufacturing plans.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality raw materials at competitive prices, improving profit margins.
- Estimated production costs in alignment with manufacturing budgets.
- Analysed performance reports to improve manufacturing department strategy.
- Recorded daily activities in manufacturing processes to maintain accurate records. and prepared reports for management.
- Engaged in continuous professional development, staying abreast of industry trends and technological advancements.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony and productivity.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all legal requirements for spirit production.
- Managed daily operations of distillery, overseeing production processes from mashing to bottling for quality assurance.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of raw materials and finished goods to meet demand.
- Managed budget for distillery operations, effectively controlling costs and maximising financial performance.
Spirit Processing Manager
Glen Turner Distillery
Bathgate, West Lothian
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsibility for all Spirit Processing and Blending both internally and Bulk Exports.
Also responsible for all Maturation Operations. - Negotiated terms with new and existing customers, establishing credit limits and payment plans to enhance customer relationships and manage risk.
- Managed a portfolio of loans, monitoring compliance with terms and identifying risk factors.
- Analysed customer financial statements and credit data to assess creditworthiness for loan approvals.
Managet Maturation Manager
Glen Turner Distillery
Bathgate, West Lothian
05.2010 - 09.2015
- Managed cask spirits processed on site, providing mature malt and grain spirit for blended alcoholic beverages to the Bulk Spirit department. Planned, organised, and delivered a diverse range of spirits for internal and external use. Ensuring correct lay down of new make spirit filled and Matured in Cask Warehouses. Manage all cask Filling and Disgorging of Beam Global UK's at Bathgate. Key Achievements ·Increased productivity within the Maturation department and increased quality of delivery of spirits. Increasing throughput, based on demand. ·Successful introduction of a second shift to ensure the department delivered an increased spirit requirement. ·Achieved On Time In Full delivery of Beam Global UK’s Mature and New make Spirit plans and improved all associated documentation to over 97%. ·Implemented and operated DRAMS bulk stock control system to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency. ·Successful project management on new HMRC online delivery system ·Successful project management on new Cask Filling line and upgrade of existing line. ·Successful multiskilling of Operators.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
Maturation Business Leader
North British Distillery
Addiewell, West Lothian
10.2005 - 05.2010
Shift Manager
Promat Glasgow
Glasgow
01.1999 - 10.2005
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Coordinated training and mentoring for team members, maintaining skilled and well-performing group.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony and productivity.
- Logged daily manufacturing activities and prepared reports for management.
- Identified and resolved staff and resource deficiencies impacting production.
- Partnered with management to prepare for upcoming production activities with adequate staffing and resources.
- Implemented operational standards for high-quality manufacturing output.
- Analysed performance reports to improve manufacturing department strategy.
- Enforced good manufacturing practices governing waste control.
- Delegated production tasks to appropriate operator and assembly teams.
- Oversaw work of manufacturing labourers and specialists.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule timely repairs, minimising equipment downtime.
- Streamlined shift handover processes, enhancing communication and efficiency between teams.
- Developed and maintained a positive working environment, significantly improving staff morale and retention.
- Facilitated cross-training programmes, ensuring staff versatility and coverage during absences.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures SOPs to align with current best practices.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, avoiding any legal penalties.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Managed team of 30 employees across multiple shifts, optimising productivity and reducing downtime.
Production Shift Manager
Cape Calsil Systems
Uxbridge, Middlesex
10.1996 - 12.1999
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Checked work throughout production phases for good quality control.
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Coordinated training and mentoring for team members, maintaining a skilled and well-performing group.
- Resolved conflicts between team members to maintain group harmony and productivity.
- Logged daily manufacturing activities and prepared reports for management.
- Achieved productivity targets by motivating and incentivising manufacturing teams.
- Identified and resolved staff and resource deficiencies impacting production.
- Partnered with management to prepare for upcoming production activities with adequate staffing and resources.
- Implemented operational standards for high-quality manufacturing output.
- Analysed performance reports to improve manufacturing department strategy.
- Enforced good manufacturing practices governing waste control.
- Delegated production tasks to appropriate operator and assembly teams.
- Oversaw work of manufacturing labourers and specialists.
- Tracked supplies to proactively identify and resolve shortages impacting manufacturing plans.
- Facilitated cross-training programmes, ensuring staff versatility and coverage during absences.
- Conducted daily production meetings to review performance metrics and address any issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained a positive working environment, significantly improving staff morale and retention.
- Streamlined shift handover processes, enhancing communication and efficiency between teams.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule timely repairs, minimising equipment downtime.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, avoiding any legal penalties.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Managed a team of 30 employees across multiple shifts, optimising productivity and reducing downtime.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures SOPs to align with current best practices.
Refractory Technician
Sterling Process Engineering
Perivale, Middlesex
09.1994 - 10.1996
- Coordinated installation projects of refractory materials across diverse industrial settings, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget requirements.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance.
- Documented all maintenance work and repairs in detail for future reference and compliance.
Skills
- Production planning
- Inventory control
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimisation
- DRAMS administration
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Stress management
Timeline
Distillery Manager
Inchdairnie Whisky Ltd
06.2017 - 10.2026
Spirit Processing Manager
Glen Turner Distillery
09.2015 - 06.2017
Managet Maturation Manager
Glen Turner Distillery
05.2010 - 09.2015
Maturation Business Leader
North British Distillery
10.2005 - 05.2010
Shift Manager
Promat Glasgow
01.1999 - 10.2005
Production Shift Manager
Cape Calsil Systems
10.1996 - 12.1999
Refractory Technician
Sterling Process Engineering
09.1994 - 10.1996