Maintenance Sr. Supervisor

Beam Suntory; Clermont (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the spirits industry is seeking a Maintenance Senior Supervisor at their Clermont facility. The role involves leading the maintenance team, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates possess experience in maintenance supervision within a union setting and have strong problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years maintenance supervision experience in a union environment.
• Green Belt Certification/Black Belt preferred.
• Understanding of PLC’s and barrel filling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance department in executing maintenance schedules.
• Identify issues early and implement permanent solutions.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in maintenance operations.

Skills

Root Cause Problem Solving

Technical Problem Solving

Coaching/Mentoring

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS: SAP

Job description

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits 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. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Opportunity to work for a great company with an opportunity to advance your career

Being a part of a transformation of the bourbon industry into an efficient and effective operation.

Ability to empower people to provide a quality product to our consumers.

Role Responsibilities

Maintenance Senior Supervisor contributes to the success of the Clermont plant operation by empowering hourly employees to meet the production requirements on a daily basis. This position will lead the maintenance department in executing the maintenance schedule as well as assisting maintenance technicians with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues in both the distillery and bottling areas. The supervisor must identify issues early on and with the team find a permanent solution to problems. The supervisor will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and then drive the process to impact the results. The supervisor has accountability for the safety, quality and efficiency of the maintenance technicians.

• Provide a safe work environment for associates with constant awareness for opportunities to improve safety.
• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA regulations to ensure compliance is met.
• Provide problem solving support to fix mechanical/machine failures to increase plant availability to allow production to meet schedule requirements.
• Provide preventative maintenance and schedule to allow most efficient operation without disruption of production.
• Provide coaching and guidance to ensure employees are performing in an acceptable manner, if not corrective action is taken.
• Prepare to meet schedules daily using proper planning and proactive mindset to offset issues.
• Engage the workforce and motivate them to work with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain Dayforce labor records and punch details, vacations, maintenance on call schedule, and other record keeping and filing activities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field is preferred.

Certifications/Licensure : Green Belt Certification/Black Belt preferred

Years of experience 3 – 5 years maintenance supervision experience in a union environment

Proven Root Cause Problem Solving skills using 5 Why, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5S, Collecting & Analyzing data is preferred.

Project Lead in a Lean Environment

Technical problem solving skills to include electrical systems

Understanding of PLC’s and barrel filling equipment

Coaching/Mentoring Skills

Ability to assess projects and prepare budgets

Working knowledge of computer systems

Experience working with CMMS: SAP preferred

Must be willing to work off shifts and provide weekend coverage as necessary

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.