Sazerac Company · 3 weeks ago
Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager
US-ME-Lewiston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSazerac Company, a family-owned leader in the spirits industry, is seeking a Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager to oversee technical support and capital project planning at their facility in Lewiston, Maine. The role involves managing engineering and maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Technical support for the facility
Capital project planning and implementation
Technical training
NBD change-parts selection and management
Overall direction of the Engineering & Maintenance Teams
Leads the development and execution of a 5-year capital plan
Manages associated projects and budgets
Supports the efficient usage of facility M&R budgets
Organizes and directs the vision and development of the Engineering & Maintenance Team
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
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
Company
Sazerac Company
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.
5001-10000 employees
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