Shop Supervisor - Award Winning Buffalo Trace Distillery - Frankfort, KY

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies. www.buffalotrace.com

This role is on-site at the Most Award Winning Distillery, Buffalo Trace!

As a key part of our operations team, this role is responsible for managing the kitting and distribution of teamwork orders, ensuring everything is prepared and ready for execution. You will use our CMMS system to update daily workflows and be responsible for developing and maintaining 5S standards in the team shop and work areas. Additionally, you'll manage team equipment, ensure cleanliness, and support the facility safety program by implementing 5S processes and team SOPs.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Employee Supervision: Oversee hourly employees to ensure safe work practices are followed, with proper use of safety equipment.
• Maintenance & Project Management: Lead the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. Support preventative/reactive maintenance and project work, adhering to safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Facility Upkeep: Conduct daily inspections to ensure maintenance work is completed efficiently, and oversee seasonal planning with the Homeplace Manager.
• Training & Development: Implement employee training programs, providing hands-on instruction. Identify key skills for improvement and work with team members on yearly development goals.
• Leadership: Foster a respectful, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to excel and contribute to meeting company goals. Participate in efforts to improve workplace culture.
• Inventory Management: Manage vendor-managed inventory to ensure parts are available while minimizing costs and downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize the CDS system to identify training needs, prepare for career growth opportunities, and provide feedback on on-the-job learning.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead critical operations in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the overall success and safety of the facility.

To be successful in the role, you'll need these requirements:

Have an updated resume with your accomplishments and results!

·      Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Minimum education High School diploma / GED

·        5+ years of relevant experience in operations, facility management, or a similar field.

·        Strong ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

·        Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

·        Strong analytical and technical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        At least 1 year of experience managing within a unionized environment.

·        5+ years of experience in a supervisory role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work overtime if necessary
• Ability to work 8 hour shift
• In-person job attendance
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Noise level at work station is loud (metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment)

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• Placement within the salary range is calculated based on years of directly relatable experience for the position.