Sazerac Company · 23 hours ago
Packaging Process Engineer
US-KY-Louisville
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. The Packaging Process Engineer will lead capital project initiatives, providing technical leadership in packaging operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for High-Speed Bottling, Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods Storage, and Pallet Handling Systems
Assess existing bottling plants, identify performance gaps, and develop world-class solutions to address them
Design and run process simulations and conduct risk assessments to eliminate system constraints and limitations
Develop and write Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for systems, equipment, and methods
Create Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and competitive bid evaluation tools to identify key execution partners
Provide engineering and technical expertise to operations and other engineering disciplines across the organization
Support capital projects at Sazerac locations as part of the Strategic Operations Engineering Team (travel required)
Drive continuous improvement, growth, efficiency, and cost savings through standardized engineering processes and best practices
Participate in the Performance Development System (PDS) process, using feedback and learnings to improve outcomes
Collaborate with operations leadership to develop long-term improvement strategies and capital project plans
Develop project budgets, monitor progress, report status, and resolve obstacles to keep projects on track
Support capacity planning and inventory accuracy initiatives by streamlining and documenting planning processes
Ensure systems meet OSHA, EPA, and TTB regulatory requirements and take corrective action when needed
Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate resolutions to meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of engineering within high-speed bottling systems
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams
Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience leading capital improvement, change management, and process improvement initiatives
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Full-time, onsite role with flexibility to work overtime as needed
Comfortable working near moving mechanical equipment
Ability to work standard 8-hour shifts
Ability to write, review, and edit technical documentation
Preferred
Degree in Process, Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
3–5 years of engineering experience, ideally within hygienic process industries (brewing, distilling, food, pharmaceutical, or health & beauty)
Project management or continuous improvement certification (PMP, PfMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience developing technical documentation and company standards
Experience in distilled spirits packaging environments
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.
5001-10000 employees
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