Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager

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 Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager is responsible for managing maintenance and reliability across the entire plant (9 production lines and a Distillery).  Duties include coordinating and directing the Maintenance and Engineering departments to identify and resolve problems and develop and execute effective and efficient processes. Work side-by-side with Engineering on capital projects & planning, ensuring plant performance meets and exceeds KPIs. At Barton 1792 Distillery, we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. This facility operates 24/7 and this role will flex to work all shifts. This facility has 9 high speed production lines that produce ~10 million cases of various spirits annually.

• Meets and exceeds customer expectations through management of the Bottling Maintenance and Plant Maintenance Departments to deliver service on time within budget and to meet quality specifications
• Monitors and enforces all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Leads the safety programs for the Maintenance Departments through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents.  Assists in the investigation of EH&S incidents. Ensure all Maintenance Team Members meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, and TTB regulations
• Responsible for managing Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Department Managers to achieve target & stretch plans. This role supports various department managers to accomplish Safety objectives, Quality Standards, Company Policies, Good Manufacturing practices and Production requirements within specified budgets. Trains, monitors, evaluates, and develops all Maintenance team members. Provides technical assistance to direct reports and associates for best practice resolution of safety, quality, and performance
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across the Maintenance Department, accomplishing the production needs within safety, quality, budgetary, and regulatory guidelines. Develop team members and implements operational improvements. Evaluates production efficiency and cost; plans, organizes, directs improvements and corrective action plans. Establishes work schedules, best methods, standard operating procedures, and priorities to meet established efficiency and quality goals. Supports the development of PM programs, CMMS, and down-time tracking systems
• Establish and follow development plan to achieve career development and/or advancement. Develop the skills of yourself and your team to attain the desired career path within the organization
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of operational improvement through system and process changes to achieve an advanced Maintenance operation. Plan, organize, and direct improvements and corrective action plans. Provide support to the New Product Development Team in developing new products within timelines and budgets.  Determine best method for production and equipment needed; purchases equipment at best price and oversee installation and startup. Provide ongoing engineering expertise to maximize output and minimize downtime
• Develops and maintains positive relationship with the Union, manage Step 1 process and participate in Step 2 grievance meetings
• Continually seek ways to improve performance as measured by departmental Key Performance Indicators

MUST

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Requires Supervisory experience
• Proven root cause analysis and problem-solving training, techniques, and tools
• Well versed in collaborating with maintenance, quality, and safety leadership to achieve operational goals
• Proven ability to develop others Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• 15+ years relevant experience
• Master's degree in related field
• Familiar with beverage processing and its associated equipment

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