Sazerac Company · 1 day ago
Senior Packaging Engineer
Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned business known for producing award-winning bourbons and whiskeys. The Senior Packaging Engineer will lead capital projects focused on high-speed bottling and packaging processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while driving innovation and efficiency across multiple sites.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Lead and support Capital Project initiatives across various sites, specializing in High Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet handling Systems
Provide Engineering and Technical expertise to support the High Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet handling Operations, and as well as other Engineering Disciplines
Set up each improvement project in PPT, ensuring all team members are added and assigned tasks completed to keep projects on time and under budget
Drive toward continuous improvement, growth, efficiency and cost savings
Ensure High Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet handling Systems operations meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA and TTB regulations
Participate in the PDS process, meeting expectations for reporting on learnings and using feedback from the process to ensure optimal outcomes for the role
Design safety into all new bottling installations
Be the Subject Matter Expert in High-Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet Handling Systems
Assess current Bottling Plants to identify gaps and develop world-class solutions
Create Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for High-Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet Handling systems, equipment, and methods
Meet and exceed customer expectations through the support of High Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet handling equipment and systems to deliver product on time within budget and to meet quality specifications
Collaborate with operations leadership to identify improvements in High-Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet Handling Systems, and develop long-term plans for each location
Qualification
Required
Excellent Knowledge of Engineering within High Speed Bottling Systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with remote teams
Bachelor's degree or better
Experience leading Capital Improvements, change management, and Process improvement Projects
Ability to travel up to 50%
Experience leading cross functional teams
Preferred
3 years implementation or project management experience
5 years implementation or project management experience
Ba/bs degree in process, systems, electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline
7 years' experience in engineering preferably within the hygienic process industries (brewing, distilling, food, pharmaceutical, health & beauty)
PMP, PfMP, PgMP, lean 6 sigma or other project management experience and certification
Experience writing and developing technical documents and company standards
Experience in distilled spirits processing, packaging, and finished goods storage
Benefits
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.
Company
Sazerac Company
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.
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2025-11-10
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2025-11-04
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