Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

Buzz Ballz is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead process optimization and productivity initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, service, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. The Continuous Improvement Engineer partners closely with operations, quality, and technical teams to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and implement sustainable process improvements that support long-term operational growth.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and OEE improvement
• Analyze production and operational data to identify root causes and drive process optimization efforts
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to implement process improvements and resolve production issues
• Support CAPEX planning and execution for projects that improve capacity, productivity, and cost performance
• Develop and standardize processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA methodologies

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Preferred:

• Experience in alcohol beverage, food manufacturing, or CPG environments
• Experience with process design, implementation, and optimization initiatives
• Experience driving organizational change and continuous improvement projects

• Ability to move throughout manufacturing facilities and support operations across multiple work areas
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying conditions

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $87,000 - $110,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.