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Heaven Hill Brands · 1 day ago

Early Career Development - Engineering Associate

Bardstown, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Heaven Hill Brands is seeking candidates for their Early Career Development program, aimed at preparing individuals for technical and leadership roles within the company. This 24-month rotational program offers hands-on experience across multiple production sites, focusing on project management and skill development while contributing to the company's growth.

Wine And Spirits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage programs to gain experience in capital project ownership and/or new system startups

Take ownership of improvement initiatives to understand end-to-end operations

Strengthen critical skills in planning, communication, and execution while delivering measurable impact

Gain experience in leading teams, resolving challenges, and fostering collaboration

Develop the confidence and skills needed to lead people effectively in a fast-paced environment

Promote and prioritize a safety culture to ensure employees watch out for their safety and the safety of their teammates

Shadow front-line supervisors to provide informed supervision of engineering, distilling, processing, bottling, maintenance, and/or supply chain departments (according to assigned rotation) through front-line engagement and technical support

Spend time on the production floor with front-line team members to develop an understanding of the day-to-day operations

Utilize key performance indicators (KPI’s) to measure improvements and to monitor success

Report out with key learnings, success differentiators (skill development), and any recommendations for continuous improvement

Develop presentation skills through presentations with department and leadership teams

Present at routine intervals to local plant leadership to improve communication and executive presence skills

Ensure employees are treated fairly and hold themselves accountable for demonstrating Heaven Hill’s Spirited Commitment values

Qualification

Bachelor's in EngineeringDistilled Spirits CertificateLean/Continuous ImprovementAnalytical skillsPublic speakingMicrosoft systems proficiencyCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTechnical writing

Required

May 2026 graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a field of Engineering

Ability to work in a cross-functional, self-directed work team with keen focus on improving every day and working together to win

Critical thinking skills. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Flexibility to learn and maintain cutting-edge technology

Ability to internalize and execute new operational techniques and processes

Analytical skills, particularly with data collection and analysis, to present solutions

Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills

Public speaking experience and excellent presentation abilities

Technical writing experience developing standard operating procedures and other written correspondence

Proficiency with computers and Microsoft systems such as Outlook, Excel, etc

Preferred

Distilled Spirits Certificate or Lean/Continuous Improvement certification preferred

Benefits

Paid Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one

FSA/HSA

401K match

EAP

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Company

Heaven Hill Brands

Independent. Family-led. Legacy-built.

Founded in 1934

Bardstown, Kentucky, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.heavenhill.com/

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