Global Continuous Improvement Engineer

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The Global Continuous Improvement Engineer drives productivity improvements across all plants by working with plant operations teams to resolve issues and develop efficient processes. The role focuses on improving Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and overall Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE), ensuring plant performance meets or exceeds key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the network.
• Develop and manage capital expenditure plans and budgets.
• Manage and execute productivity projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Develop and implement processes that improve plant efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety and quality.
• Monitor and meet performance KPIs, including production line efficiency and cost reduction.
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, TTB).
• Support capacity and OEE improvement projects.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in process design, implementation, and improvement.
• Knowledge of the Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• 2+ years’ experience in driving change in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move between worksites and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Hybrid work schedule from the Louisville office.

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

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A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.