Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

Sazerac Company•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sazerac Company, with almost 400 years of history, is an independent, American family-owned company that has achieved double-digit growth annually since the 2000s. It produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys globally, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, and many other popular spirits brands. Sazerac is recognized for its award-winning culture and distilleries, with its Louisville office named a "Best Place to Work in Kentucky" multiple times and Buffalo Trace Distillery earning the title of "world’s most award-winning distillery." Sazerac offers extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits for both recent graduates and experienced professionals.Northwest Ordinance Distilling (NOD) is Sazerac's newest facility in Indiana, founded on principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement. Its vision is to build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team within the Sazerac Manufacturing Network. NOD seeks talented individuals who are eager to develop and refine technically sound manufacturing processes while taking ownership of their career and personal development. The company believes its people are its greatest asset, and their drive combined with Sazerac's passion for people ensures team success. Established in 1850, The Sazerac Company is a leading North American spirits supplier and owner of several venerable distilling companies, having been awarded "Distiller of the Year" by the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2014.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Bachelor's degree
Change management experience
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical and technical skills (STEM degree or equivalent experience)
Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time in a high paced environment
Ability to prioritize and drive short- and long-term objectives

Nice To Haves

Food safety certification or proven experience working with global food safety standards
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (RCA, 5 why, Fishbone)

Responsibilities

Lead NOD's effort to continually improve our Quality and Food Safety system.
Create and promote a culture of Quality in the organization.
Provide leadership and development to the laboratory technician team.
Develop and lead a comprehensive food safety program by team members and managers, including food safety training initiatives, written programs, and standards tailored to the work of individual departments and designed to at least meet Federal and State food safety requirements.
Design and implement a PDS system, including active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, and a 360-degree feedback program.
Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
Exceed expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers, by anticipating needs and addressing requests and complaints to the satisfaction of all customers.
Lead ongoing efforts to improve products, services, or processes, evaluating them for efficiency, effectiveness, and flexibility.
Focus on US TTB compliance at manufacturing facilities.