Maintenance and Engineering Sr. Mgr (KY, US)

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Sr Manager, Plant Engineer, Frankfort, KY

This is a great opportunity because...

Suntory Global Spirits (SGS) is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, SGS has evolved into one of the world's leading premium spirits companies... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Role Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Sr Manager, Plant Engineer contributes to the success of overall plant operations by directing and managing engineering roles and facilities maintenance functions. Key areas of focus include improving overall equipment reliability and performance enhancement. This leader will scope, coordinate, develop project plans & documentation for approval, and execute capital and major maintenance projects; will act as a technical resource for the plant and will support & drive continuous improvement by empowering direct reports and hourly employees to meet the production requirements daily across a high-volume plant. The Sr Manager, Plant Engineer must have a strategic focus, implement, and execute a strategy of continuous improvement aligned with lean manufacturing methodology. The Sr Manager, Plant Engineer has accountability for providing a safe environment which produces the highest quality products while improving employee engagement and operational efficiencies. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience to include mechanical, electrical, pumping, and piping applications; electrical distribution; machine and process control; material aptitude; and knowledge of electrical systems; including experience should specifically have been in a plant engineering role

Prior project management experience, including producing deliverables according to stringent timelines

Strong analytical ability, including knowledge to interpret engineering and other technical documents

Demonstrated leadership skills, including previous experience in a management or supervisory role leading people

Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, principles and successful implementation

Demonstrated experience using problem-solving skills – both technical and non-technical

Good working knowledge of environmental regulations as they pertain to plant operations

Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Familiarity with beverage packaging equipment

Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with specialized applications, such as PLC, CAD, CMMS programming, SAP & AS400

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering is required. MBA preferred.