Operations Manager

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading operations in the bottling and processing departments. This person will create a culture of that values teamwork and winning throughout Mr Boston Brands of Maine. The direct impact will be the improvement of safety, food safety, quality, efficiency, and service through the implementation of rigorous standards and focused problem solving. Additionally, the operations manager will help lead development of individuals across the site. 

• Lead the safety programs for Bottling and Processing Operations towards the goal of zero OSHA Recordable injuries. Ensure processes are designed for safe execution of work roles, and the right equipment to do a job safely is available. Ensure that safety is engineered into every project and new equipment installation with the development of written operational procedures and the completion of employee training prior to start of operation. Lead the processing and bottling departments through the rollout and improvement of safety programs, safety policies, and safety improvements. 
• Lead bottling operations to accomplish production requirements within guidelines for safety, quality, budgetary, service and regulation which meet plant goals. Plan and implement operational improvements working with supervisors and employees on joint problem solving techniques. Drive production efficiency and costs; plans and organizes, directs improvements utilizing corrective action techniques.  Establish best in class methods which drive established efficiency and quality goals. Ensure department employees adhere to all Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices. 

• Conducts PDS reviews with Direct Reports on identified competencies. Ensure system correctly reflects performance & development needs. Implement PDS for myself that will move me towards improving at least one competency per year, and improve performance against position description outcomes. 
• 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 Leadership 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.  
• Develop, update, and inform Bottling Operations employees of their job descriptions and requirements. Ensure PD and PTs are aligned with meeting the MBBM Vision. 
• Lead Bottling Operations in 5S initiatives which are focused on keeping work areas and job sites orderly and clear of debris making them safer and more conducive to efficient work practices. Develop and implement a daily cleaning process (OSW) for all employees. 
• Maintain and update priorities to assist with daily issues and projects. Leverage PPT to complete projects on time and efficiently. Leverage business systems to improve project and task management by direct reports. 

Salary range - $119,580 - $179,370

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

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• • •  Strong analytical and technical skills 
    •  Bachelor's Degree 
    • 5-10 Supervisory experience 
    •  Strong interpersonal skills 
    •  Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook) 
    •  Strong planning and organizational skills 
    • 5-10 years experience in a fast paced environment 
    • Requires Experience driving change in an organization 

Preferred Qualifications

•  APICS Certification or Six Sigma Certification 
• 1-3 years Familiar with beverage processing and its associated equipment 
•  Experience and certification in Lean/6s and/or TPM 

Salary : $119,580 - $179,370