Lead Mechanic

Job Locations US-KY-East Bernstadt
Posted Date 1 day ago(3/23/2026 2:12 PM)
# of Openings
1
Category
Manufacturing/Production/Warehouse
Type
Regular Full-Time

Job Description/Responsibilities

Job Overview: The Lead Mechanic is responsible for both on demand and preventative maintenance across the entire plant operation. This individual will perform continuous improvement on machinery, help in developing department priorities and coach others on how to properly maintain equipment. The Lead Mechanic has a high level of mechanical expertise in packaging machinery, and solid knowledge of plant equipment in general. As technical support, will be called upon to evaluate and choose new equipment.

 

PRIORITIES

  • Comprehensive safety program developed and led by team members and managers to include safety training initiatives, written safety programs and rules tailored to the work of individual departments and designed to at least meet Federal, State and provincial safety requirements.
  • PDS system design and implementation to include active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
  • An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. All are evaluated in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility.
  • Grow sales volume, manage and optimize cost of goods and overheads - while delivering highest quality products. Priority Brands will grow in volume and profit at a faster rate than the total business, and will comprise more than 65%. Strategic and annua
  • Exceeding expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers. Needs in all areas are anticipated and requests and complaints are addressed as much as possible to the satisfaction of all customers. Creating raving fans of
  • Create, Implement and Evaluate cost saving projects that will drive costs out of the business without resulting in a reduction in quality.
  • Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Sazerac Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.
  • This project is focused on US TTB compliance at manufacturing facilities

Qualifications/Requirements

MUST

  • Apprenticeship program, technical school, or associates degree
  • Good vision and manual dexterity.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills

PREFERRED

  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
  • Experience in alcohol beverage industry or cpg overall
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • EXPERIENCE

MUST

  • 5-10 years relevant experience (minimum)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
  • Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
  • Ability to work with vibration from a specific tool
  • Noise level at work station is loud (metal can manufacturing, large earth moving equipment)
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • In-person job attendance
  • Ability to work 8 hour shift
  • Ability to work overtime if necessary

Min

USD $26.34/Hr.

Max

USD $39.52/Hr.

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