Distillery Technician - Nights

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Direct Labor Specialist Bardstown, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition

This role is night shift (6p-6a), 12 (twelve) hour shift in a 3+3+1 schedule and based at our distillery in Bardstown, KY.

What the Role Is

The Distillery Technician will be responsible for performing complex and highly diversified tasks in distillery operations centered on the non-negotiables of safety, quality, and productivity. The Technician will be responsible for the start-up, shutdown, and routine operation of the distillery including yeast propagation, by-product production, wastewater pre-treatment plant operation, and other required tasks to produce high-quality distillate. This position will be cross-trained to support all functional areas of the distillery, including performing routine and preventive maintenance in an empowered/self-directed environment.

It will drive and support efficient, highly productive operations in a demanding setting.

Heaven Hill’s Spirited Commitment outlines the core behaviors that serve as the foundation to our culture. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for demonstrating these behaviors daily, as we fulfill our commitment to building and maintaining an exceptional Heaven Hill culture.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Perform all aspects of cutting-edge distillery operations process from grain receipt through the production of distillate and byproducts
• Cross-train to perform all distillery technician tasks with high proficiency and efficiency
• Perform in a self-directed work team environment, with a focus on collaboration and shared accountability for the overall success of the distillery
• Operation of the wastewater pretreatment plant and all associated equipment
• Assist with truck traffic coordination across the site
• Coordinate planning and scheduling with the cistern room operation
• Operation of distillate tanker loadout to the cistern room
• Liaise with other distillery management and other team members to ensure all safety, quality, and productivity KPIs are met or exceeded
• Partner with other distillery management and other team members to foster a Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement atmosphere
• Create a positive and informative guest experience by engaging with visitors, business partners, and key stakeholders to share pertinent information regarding the art and science of distillation, knowledge of Heaven Hill’s various mashbills, and diverse product portfolio
• Responsible for troubleshooting and performing maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, managing change over, maintaining equipment and other routine maintenance tasks
• Perform routine repairs and maintain all equipment to enhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions that could lead to production downtime and/or costly repairs
• Collaborate with the maintenance team regarding scheduling and performing of complex preventative maintenance, calibration, and other specialized maintenance tasks
• Implement and sustain the Heaven Hill Production System (Lean Manufacturing)
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of safety, cleanliness and performing housekeeping (5S) duties within the assigned area and throughout the entire facility.
  
  Including but not limited to upkeep of trash, cleaning work areas and break rooms, etc
• Maintain a working knowledge of automated and manual process controls and other systems
• Operate heavy machinery such as forklift, front-end loader, skid-steer, etc., with appropriate training and certification

Who You Are…

• Minimum two-year degree in a technical field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the distilled spirits or equivalent industry, with experience operating and troubleshooting automated control systems required
• Successful completion of Bennett Mechanical Test required
• Distilled Spirits Certificate or Lean/Continuous Improvement certification preferred
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, self-directed work team with keen focus on improving every day and working together to win
• Critical thinking skills. Using logic and reasoning to identify…