Sazerac

Family-owned producer and distributor of spirits

Reliability Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFrankfort, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline is required.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software, such as Autodesk Fusion 360, is required.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is required.
Five years of experience in a fast-paced environment is required.
At least five years of manufacturing experience in the consumer packaged goods or process industry is required.
Ability to work the night shift on a 2-2-3 rotation from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM is required.
Strong planning and organizational skills are required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all organizational levels are required.
A record of successful leadership is required.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance reliability across Manufacturing and support all departments with continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and overall OEE.
Work with the Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineer, bottling and processing staff, and other departments to identify and resolve problems, develop and execute effective processes and standards, and assist with audits.
Ensure plant performance meets or exceeds KPIs, achieve departmental goals, and ensure 95% uptime.
Assist department heads with operational issues to improve customer service, quality, safety, and cost controls; complete assignments to improve efficiency; lead efforts to meet timelines and remove obstacles; and identify creative methods to resolve issues.
Guide development of detailed preventive maintenance plans for Manufacturing operations in collaboration with maintenance technicians and original equipment manufacturers, supporting equipment longevity and optimal operating condition.
Work with Maintenance and Bottling department managers to assist in developing Buffalo Trace Distillery's five-year capital expenditure plan.
Track monthly downtime and develop plans to reduce it.
Update asset information and parts inventory as needed in collaboration with the maintenance planner and storeroom clerk.
Support achievement of 95% operational uptime and delivery of quality products on time and within budget; ensure parts availability, accurate downtime logging, and solutions to reduce downtime based on supervisory input and data; and support the preventive maintenance program structure.
Create a personal development plan with the manager to improve a skill or competency and performance.
Anticipate and solve problems promptly while identifying improvement opportunities; write, review, and approve purchase orders; analyze maintenance data for parts-spend trends; and improve the usability of existing data.
Conduct breakdown root cause analyses and drive solutions that eliminate identified root causes.
Lead development and ongoing updates of standard operating procedures and processes for MRO inventory and the preventive maintenance program.
Use PPT to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, and keep key stakeholders informed of key tasks and accountable for completion.
Work with hourly maintenance and controls technicians on equipment improvement projects and upgrades.
Work directly with equipment manufacturers on upgrades, rebuilds, and audits.

Sazerac Company Overview

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.

Company/Location Overview

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

Job Description/Responsibilities

Leads maintenance reliability across Manufacturing while supporting all departments with continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, & overall OEE. Works with Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineer, bottling and processing staff along with other departments to identify/resolve problems, develop/execute effective and efficient processes and standards, as well as assist with audits. Ensure plant performance meets/exceeds KPIs.

Achieve highest efficiency, meet all departmental goals and KPI’s, and ensure 95% uptime . Assist department heads with key identified operational issues improving customer service, quality, safety, and cost controls. Successfully complete key assignments to improve efficiencies. Lead efforts to ensure timelines are met & obstacles are eliminated prior to proceeding. Provide leadership in identifying creative methods to resolve issues.
Guide the development of detailed PMs for Manufacturing operations by working with maint techs and OEM’s. They are accountable for maintaining the longevity of equipment as well as keeping equipment in optimal running condition.
The Manufacturing Reliability Engineer will work with the Maintenance and Bottling department managers to assist in the development of the 5 year CAPEX plan for BTD.
Track monthly downtime and develop plans to reduce.
Update all asset information and inventory parts for BTD as needed. Working with the maintenance planner and storeroom clerk.
Meet and exceed customer expectations in achieving 95% operational uptime. Successfully support the product to the customer that meets quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Ensure all parts are available to maintain uptime. Ensure all downtime is logged and checked for accuracy and develop solutions to reduce downtime based on supervisory input and data. Provide support for the structure of PM program.
Create and develop a personal development plan with Manager to improve a skill/competency that will develop personal skills and improve performance.
Anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner while identifying opportunities for improvement. Write, review and approve purchase orders. Analyze maintenance data to determine trends in parts spend; increase usability of existing data.
Responsible for all breakdown RCA’s to drive solutions and eliminate the identified root cause.
Lead the development and ongoing updates of SOP’s and processes related to MRO inventory and preventive maintenance program.
The Manufacturing Reliability Engineer will utilize PPT to ensure projects are completed on time and at budget. They will ensure key stakeholders are informed of key tasks and accountable for their completion.
Ability to work with hourly maintenance and controls techs on equipment improvement projects and upgrades.
Working directly with equipment manufacturers for upgrades, rebuilds, audits, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering related discipline
Proficiency in 3D Modeling Software, such as Autodesk Fusion 360
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Strong planning and organizational skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Record of successful leadership
5 years experience in a fast paced environment
5 years manufacturing experience in CPG or process industry (minimum)
Ability to work the night shift 2-2-3 rotation (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

About the Company

Sazerac

Family-owned producer and distributor of spirits

Sazerac is an independent, family-owned American company that creates and distributes a wide range of alcoholic beverages. It owns and operates distilleries and brands in the United States and around the world, producing whiskies, vodkas, rums, liqueurs, and other spirits that are bottled and sold through retailers, bars, and distributors. The company emphasizes a blend of history, culture, relationships, technology, and its people to drive growth, with a track record of double-digit growth since the 2000s. What sets Sazerac apart is its long family ownership, global footprint, diverse brand portfolio, and emphasis on people and partnerships. Its goal is to be one of the industry’s most desirable places to be, continuing to grow its brands and reach while promoting responsible drinking and a strong company culture.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Metairie, LA
Founded: 1850

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