Linda Seguin

• Provided leadership in the development of long-term objectives and short-term goals.
• Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Recommended improvements in organizational structure based on changing needs.

• Led key strategic initiatives as part of the larger North American Strategic program. Monitored progress against established timelines, milestones and goals.
• Coordinated departments in planning and executing interdepartmental integration of program plans and projects. Worked closely with department heads to ensure alignment between strategy and operations.
• Oversaw the resolution of issues and challenges impacting program delivery, facilitating problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Conducted regular program reviews and status updates with stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Fostered a collaborative program environment, promoting teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.
• Drafted presentations on strategies, results, and recommendations for executives.

From July 2017-June 2021:

• Spearheaded all projects related to ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Canada and import beer initiatives across North America.
• Collaborated in shaping the strategy for Canadian factories to ensure alignment with company objectives and overall vision. Led key supply optimization initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• Nominated Supply Hero to worldwide president award in 2021.

From June 2021-January 2024:

• Responsible for all Canada Innovation and Renovation spirit and beer pipeline
• Won 'Win through Execution' North America Supply Hero in 2022.

• Led and developed a team of 120 employees, fostering commitment, productivity, and high performance.
• Drove the creation and evolution of a performance culture, leveraging manufacturing excellence to optimize operational outcomes.
• Maximized efficiency in base price management, focusing on labor costs and waste reduction.
• Contributed to the development and execution of site strategy, aligning goals with broader company vision.
• Led the development and successful implementation of two major plant projects: a new ready-to-drink can line and a semi-automatic line for high-end products. Awarded "Create opportunity" in 2025 for creating business opportunities through the RTD line project and also Recipient of the "Plant of the Year" award in 2016
• Implemented a structured problem-solving process for quality non-conformities, achieving a 41.7% reduction in non-conformities within one fiscal year.

• Led and developed a team of 35 employees across three geographically distributed operating sites, driving engagement, ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, and optimizing productivity.
• Spearheaded the creation and continuous evolution of a high-performance culture, leveraging manufacturing excellence to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives across all performance metrics, focusing on process optimization and sustainable growth.
• Developed and implemented the department’s HACCP and ISO programs, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices in food safety and quality management.

• Fostered a culture of partnership with the operations team, driving continuous improvements in quality while supporting the optimization of key operational KPIs.
• Supervised a team of 4 unionized employees within the Quality Control, Sensory Evaluation, and Packaging departments, ensuring adherence to standardized work procedures and maintaining high-quality standards
• Collaborated with suppliers to address quality complaints related to components, strengthening customer-supplier relationships, improving component quality, and establishing clear performance standards. Closely monitored each non-compliance issue to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement.
• Managed non-compliant products to ensure alignment with Diageo's requirements. In response to several non-conformities identified in external audits prior to my tenure, I established an inventory auditing process for finished products and retained components, which remains successfully implemented to this day.
• Provided cross-departmental support to enhance productivity and quality, focusing on component quality, work procedures, and plant audits. Contributed to the development and standardization of work procedures across various departments, driving consistency and operational efficiency.

• Managed inventory for North American whiskeys, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely availability of products.
• Developed annual whiskey formulas through meticulous planning and sensory evaluation of various North American whiskeys, overseeing the mixing and formulation processes.
• Led laboratory operations, ensuring the maintenance and adherence to established work procedures for consistent quality.
• Oversaw the Quality Control sensory evaluation section, standardizing sensory accreditation procedures across North American factories to ensure consistency and high-quality standards.

• Rapidly gained experience in a plant role while supporting the execution of the company’s growth plan.