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Sazerac Company · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Owensboro, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$87K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company known for producing award-winning bourbons and whiskeys. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive continuous improvement efforts at The Glenmore Distillery by enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity through robust processes and culture change initiatives.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead change initiatives that encourage proactive problem-solving, accountability, and collaboration at all organizational levels

Lead the documentation and improvement of processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and quality enhancement

Drive culture change by fostering continuous improvement behaviors into daily operations, supporting change management and leadership development efforts

Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze line efficiencies, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions

Facilitate training, workshops, and coaching sessions to sustain continuous improvement capabilities across teams at all levels

Train and coach process leads to elevate technical skills and operational performance, emphasizing safety, quality, and environmental standards

Provide engineering and technical support to develop and coach process leads, promoting network-wide standardization and best practices

Provide engineering expertise and project leadership in the planning, installation, and commissioning of new production lines and assets, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations and adherence to quality and safety standards

Apply principles of Equipment Reliability Engineering to improve asset performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Utilize Operational Excellence Engineering techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost plant productivity

Qualification

Continuous improvement principlesLean manufacturingProject managementProcess designRoot cause analysisMS Office proficiencyPlanningLearn quicklyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Knowledge of continuous improvement principles

Experience with lean manufacturing

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes

Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization

Strong ability to implement and maintain detailed processes

Strong problem-solving skills supported by knowledge of root cause analysis techniques

Preferred

Strong planning and organizational skills

Experience in process design, implementation and improvement

Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)

2 years' experience driving change in an organization

2 years' relevant experience in a fast-paced environment

Company

Sazerac Company

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The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.

Founded in 1850

Metairie, Louisiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.sazerac.com/

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