Shop Supervisor - Buffalo Trace Distillery - Frankfort, KY

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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.

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.

Location: Frankfort, KY

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Must-Have Qualifications:

·       High school diploma or equivalent.

·       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:

·       Bachelor's degree in a related field.

·       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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