Sazerac Company Looking for Production Supervisor at New Albany, IN Full Time

Company/Location Overview:

Thank you for your interest in Sazerac of Indiana, our first ever facility in the Hoosier state, and the newest facility in the Sazerac manufacturing network. Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works tirelessly to accomplish our vision:

Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network.

We are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop and hone technically sound manufacturing processes while seizing the opportunity to own their career and personal development. At Sazerac of Indiana we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team.

For more information, please visit: www.sazerac.com.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Oversees operations of bottling lines to efficiently ensure completion of production schedules within safety, quality, budgetary and regulatory guidelines. Provides technical assistance to operators and line employees. Coordinates necessary maintenance actions to maintain production quality and efficiency. Works with Superintendent and bottling team to implement operational and mechanical improvements. Establishes work schedules. Utilizes Continuous Improvement processes to improve line productivity and operator training by tracking line efficiency and downtime issues through Daily Production Reports.
• Monitors and enforces OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Provides safety program leadership for the Bottling team through development and execution of safe practices; manages operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents; and assists in the investigation of EH&S incidents to determine and address root cause. Understands and complies with safety requirements of position; keeps safety top of mind at all times and prevents co-workers from working unsafely. Reports all safety concerns and all accidents and near misses immediately. Ensures employees are trained in and use of PPE.
• Develops a personal development plan with Superintendent to improve skill/competency that will develop personal skills and improve performance. Improves at least one skill each year as agreed with manager and delivers on performance against outcomes. Conduct PDS reviews with direct reports to improve skills and performance of all employees at the plant. Train, evaluate, and technicians.
• Continuously improves products, services, quality and the culture in which we work. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. Analyzes and resolves problems relating to product quality in a timely manner to avoid need for rework. Manages operation of bottling lines to effectively ensure completion of production schedules within safety, quality, budgetary and regulatory guidelines. Coordinates necessary maintenance actions to maintain production quality and efficiency and works with Superintendent and bottling team to implement improvements.
• Provides input to improve equipment capabilities and works with management team to move forward new initiatives including new products and packages. Coordinates work with other departments to maintain product quality and production efficiency. Ensures that defect free products are scheduled, produced and shipped in full and on time to meet customer demand.
• Meets and exceeds customer expectations through leadership of bottling lines to deliver product on time within budget and to meet quality specifications. Understands and works with established standards and resolves production related problems through process management and the use of problem solving tools.
• Recommends ideas to reduce costs and improve output. Ensures production efficiency is within cost standards; tracks efficiencies, quality and production data to improve yields without sacrificing quality. Analyzes and resolves problems related to efficiency, processes, material, scrap and waste.
• Provides leadership to bottling team in a manner consistent with the culture of the Plant and Company. Ensures employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Participates in efforts to address issues identified through climate surveys and make the Plant and Company a Best Place to Work. Behaves as described by Sazerac’s core values and the NOD Plant Strategy
• Ensures all bottling operations meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA and TTB regulations. Takes immediate corrective action when needed to stay in compliance; performs job in a responsible manner and in compliance with Company procedures and applicable rules and regulations.
• Monitors and supervises work areas to ensure cleanliness and organization. All lines are kept clean, orderly, and free of debris in order to provide safe and efficient work areas and to minimize workplace injuries. Ensures all employees are trained in, understand, and follow GMPs. Leads the 5S process for bottling teams

• Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 year’s of relevant experience
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Proven strong analytical and technical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• APICS Certification or Six Sigma Certification
• 2 Years Experience in the alcoholic beverage industry
• 2 Years Experience in the food & beverage industry