Bottling Technician

Pernod Ricard • Fort Smith, AR

266d • $17 - $26

About The Position

Working for Pernod Ricard USA means creating great company every day. It means working for the co-leader in the global wines and spirits industry - and collaborating with passionate people on successful premium brands in an entrepreneurial way. Our people are at the core of our success. Everyone adds a vital ingredient to our mix, bringing a personal touch and individual qualities that make Pernod Ricard even better. We work together with a shared commitment to our values: Entrepreneurial Spirit; Mutual trust; A strong sense of ethics; and A relentless commitment to growth. Pernod Ricard USA rewards both individual initiative and a spirit of collaboration and encourages ongoing professional development and growth. We believe in championing an inclusive culture that embraces differences and encourages employees to challenge themselves and their colleagues. We never settle for “good enough” but stretch ourselves and our teams towards improvement and progress in all we do.

Requirements

• Leadership Skills
• Manufacturing/Mechanical background
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set and achieve short, medium, and long range goals.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Basic PC and software skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operations and responsibility of the performance of the line.
• Ensures that the line is ready to run at the start of the shift and will run to the shutdown of the shift.
• Diagnoses machine problems, both electrical and mechanical, and drives correction of said problems.
• Insures that all problems with the line are addressed and/or repaired before leaving the line.
• Makes physical adjustments and repairs on the run to assure an efficient line operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance, daily lubrication and inspections on all equipment as required.
• Identifies problems with the machines before it becomes a non-operational condition.
• Rebuilds wear parts to ensure that all equipment is in 'Like New' condition.
• Coordinates with and assists Engineering with repairs to the line and other CAPEX projects as assigned.
• Drives TPR practices (audits, follow-ups, inspections, etc) on-line as assigned.
• Utilizes E1-CAM as needed to input WO's in order to drive repairs aimed towards improving performance.
• Ensures line teams are utilizing component reconciliation process completely and correctly to prevent excessive inventory variances.
• Leads the hourly operators by building an environment of teamwork.
• Assists, trains and coaches all line operators on proper setups, machine operations and necessary repairs.
• Utilizes principles of team building, operator development, personal development, decision making, people skills, coaching skills, ethics, and critical thinking abilities.
• Acts as the initial line in Bottling Leadership and conducts daily tasks accordingly.
• Ensures OEE, Set Up and KPI targets are visible and reviewed with line team(s).
• Utilizes the chain of command to pass communication up from Operators to Supervisors and vice versa.
• Temporarily covers for select Supervisory duties when tasked by Dept Leadership in instances of Supervisor absence.
• Ensures all safety policies and procedures are in place and being followed on the bottling lines.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are in place and being followed on the bottling line.
• Ensures all quality checks are being completed and that all inventory/downtime records are accurate from assigned line.
• Supports the Pernod Ricard Safety Culture initiative and reports any safety risk or concerns to department management.
• Follows written PPE requirements and abides by all safety guidelines outlined in procedures and work instructions.
• Reports all accidents, incidents, and near-misses immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• Domestic & international career development opportunities

What This Job Offers