Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sazerac • Owensboro, KY

101d • $87,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The CI Engineer drives continuous improvement efforts at The Glenmore Distillery site by leveraging the foundations of Equipment Reliability and Operational Excellence to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity across all departments. Improvements are driven by establishing robust processes and measured through key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure quantifiable and sustainable impact. In addition to technical and process optimization responsibilities, the CI Engineer leads culture change initiatives that foster a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Strong ability to implement and maintain detailed processes
• Strong problem-solving skills supported by knowledge of root cause analysis techniques

Nice To Haves

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Experience in process design, implementation and improvement
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• 2 years' experience driving change in an organization
• 2 years' relevant experience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead change initiatives that encourage proactive problem-solving, accountability, and collaboration at all organizational levels
• Lead the documentation and improvement of processes, focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and quality enhancement
• Drive culture change by fostering continuous improvement behaviors into daily operations, supporting change management and leadership development efforts
• Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze line efficiencies, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions
• Facilitate training, workshops, and coaching sessions to sustain continuous improvement capabilities across teams at all levels
• Train and coach process leads to elevate technical skills and operational performance, emphasizing safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Provide engineering and technical support to develop and coach process leads, promoting network-wide standardization and best practices
• Provide engineering expertise and project leadership in the planning, installation, and commissioning of new production lines and assets, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations and adherence to quality and safety standards
• Apply principles of Equipment Reliability Engineering to improve asset performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Utilize Operational Excellence Engineering techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost plant productivity

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees