Reliability Engineer – Distillery Operations & 95% Uptime

Sazerac Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Manufacturing Reliability Engineer to lead maintenance reliability across the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.

You will develop detailed PMs with maintenance teams, help shape the 5-year CAPEX plan, track downtime, and ensure 95% uptime and on-time, on-budget production of premium bourbons and whiskeys. The role requires night shift availability and strong collaboration with OEMs and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Record of successful leadership.
• 5 years experience in a fast paced environment.
• 5 years manufacturing experience in CPG or process industry (minimum).
• Ability to work the night shift 2-2-3 rotation (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Achieve 95% uptime and meet KPIs; improve efficiency.
• Develop detailed PMs for Manufacturing operations with maintenance techs and OEMs.
• Assist in the development of the 5-year CAPEX plan for BTD.
• Track monthly downtime and develop plans to reduce.
• Update all asset information and inventory parts for BTD as needed.
• Ensure 95% uptime and on-time, on-budget product delivery.
• Create a personal development plan with Manager.
• Perform RCA to identify and resolve root causes.
• Lead development and updates of SOPs and processes for MRO inventory and PM program.
• Collaborate with hourly maintenance and controls techs on upgrades.
• Work with equipment manufacturers for upgrades, rebuilds, audits.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning & Organizing

Lean Manufacturing

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

Job description

Sazerac Company is seeking a Manufacturing Reliability Engineer to lead maintenance reliability across the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.

You will develop detailed PMs with maintenance teams, help shape the 5-year CAPEX plan, track downtime, and ensure 95% uptime and on-time, on-budget production of premium bourbons and whiskeys. The role requires night shift availability and strong collaboration with OEMs and suppliers.