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Sazerac Company · 19 hours ago

Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager

Lewiston, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company known for its award-winning bourbons and whiskeys. The Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager will provide technical support, lead capital project planning, and manage the Engineering & Maintenance Teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include; technical support for the facility, capital project planning and implementation, technical training, NBD change-parts selection and management, as well as overall direction of the Engineering & Maintenance Teams

Create a prioritized PDS plan with manager and direct reports, including tangible actions to achieve identified goals. Document progress and barriers to skill development, as related to the action items detailed within PDS plan, with comments in the system. Coach team towards improvement in identified areas

Obtain and keep current all environmental permits such as storm water, air, and sewer. Will support all equipment required to meet environmental requirements to make sure it is operating correctly. Ensure that all required sampling, testing and monitoring is occurring as required by the permits. Assist in maintaining all environmental records and submit required reports on time. Respond to all inquiries from environmental regulatory agencies and is primary contact with inspectors visiting the facility

Monitor and enforce all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Lead the safety programs for the Bottling Maintenance and Plant Wide Maintenance Departments through development and execution of safe practices, process documentation and insure understanding of Work Instructions to minimize severity of workplace accidents. Lead the Bottling Maintenance and Plant Wide Maintenance departments to reduce injuries and improve safety KPIs with the end state of zero recordable injuries

Establish and follow development plan to achieve career development and/or advancement. Responsible for developing department team, and works with all managers across the site to develop skills and results around continuous improvement

Lead continuous improvement efforts across bottling maintenance and plant wide maintenance departments, accomplishing the production needs within safety, quality, budgetary and regulatory guidelines. Develop employees, and plans and implements operational improvements. Evaluates production efficiency and cost; plans, organizes, directs improvements and corrective action plans. Establishes work schedules, best methods, standard operating procedures and priorities to meet established efficiency and quality goals. Supports the development of PM programs, CMMS, and down-time tracking systems. Actively use Engineering solutions where needed

Lead all continuous improvement efforts across MBBM maintenance departments. Continually drive projects and processes across MBBM maintenance departments that have an ultimate goal of providing cost

Drive department to achieve a Best in Class operation through the implementation of rigorous standards and processes. Plan, organize and direct improvements and corrective action plans. Implement structured data collection and analysis program . Work with the MBBM management team to successfully implement new initiatives. Lead the utilization of structured problem solving to identify the root causes of issues and put in place standards and processes to ensure sustainability

Reviews new product initiatives and determines best method for production and equipment needed; purchases equipment at best price and oversees installation and startup and provides ongoing engineering expertise to maximize output and minimize downtime

Qualification

Bachelors Degree in EngineeringSupervisory experienceOSHA requirementsLean Manufacturing principlesAnalytical skillsTechnical skillsGovernment regulationsCapital marketsComputer skillsExperience in Alcohol Beverage Industry

Required

Bachelors Degree in Engineering related discipline

5-7 relevant experience (minimum)

3-5 Supervisory experience

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant government regulations

Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of capital and currency markets, Accounting, Finance and Tax

Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems

Record of successful leadership

Strong analytical and technical skills

Ability to formulate compliance solutions acceptable to both Government Agencies and Company Plants

Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

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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