Senior Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

Bacardi • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Excellence Engineer drives operational transformation and continuous improvement across Bacardi Supply operations. The role deploys and sustains Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM), Tier Management System (TMS), performance management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate losses and improve business results. It partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Site Leadership to improve Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, Productivity, Reliability, and Employee Engagement.

Depending on business needs, the role may support bottling operations; bulk manufacturing and processing; distillation; aging and warehousing; or distribution and logistics operations. Its broad operational scope is intended to enable talent mobility, capability development, and cross-functional career progression throughout the Supply organization.

The position leads process optimization and cross-functional improvement projects; owns site Bacardi Operating System (BOS) pillars and related tier-level metrics; facilitates training, coaching, and structured problem solving; establishes and monitors KPIs; maintains process documentation and reports; and develops, audits, and refines standardized systems. It ensures improvement work aligns with safety standards, quality regulations, and Bacardi’s strategic goals, and serves as a subject-matter expert in efficiency and productivity computer monitoring systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Logistics environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing TPM, Lean Manufacturing, TMS, or equivalent operational excellence systems.
• Proven success leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and delivering measurable business results.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, process mapping, performance management, and project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP, MES, Power BI, and other digital manufacturing systems.
• Expertise in structured problem-solving methods, including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, PDCA, and DMAIC.
• Strong understanding of KPIs such as OEE, productivity, labor efficiency, reliability, service, and cost metrics.
• Ability to use data and performance trends to guide decisions and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Experience applying statistical and operational performance analysis to improve business results.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Capability to facilitate change management and build engagement across organizational levels.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and actionably.
• Ability to coach, develop, and mentor operational teams in Manufacturing Excellence methodologies and behaviors.
• Ability to collaborate with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and initiative while aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable results through disciplined execution and follow-through.
• Strong focus on operational performance, cost optimization, customer service, and value creation.
• Detail-oriented, with a disciplined approach to process documentation, standardization, and governance.
• Ownership, accountability, strong work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and operational environments.
• Resilience and effectiveness under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance; adherence to company policies, procedures, risk management requirements, and operational standards.
• Promotes safe working practices and continuous risk reduction, and acts consistently with Bacardi’s values and behaviors, including Fearless, Founder, and Family.
• Demonstrates belonging, self-awareness, people agility, results agility, mental agility, and change agility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven solutions to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower costs using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Own site BOS pillars and deploy and sustain initiatives such as OGSM, DDS, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and 5S.
• Participate in and own metrics at the corresponding tier level, including Improvement Ideas, Center Lines, Change Overs, and Kaizens.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training, and coach staff and primos in Lean, Six Sigma, and BOS principles.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities and use methods such as 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams to identify root causes.
• Establish and track KPIs, analyze impact data, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Maintain applicable SOPs, process maps, and improvement records, and prepare and present progress reports to management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement robust systems and standardized processes for continuous improvement across the site.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify systems operate effectively and meet established standards; use feedback and performance data to refine systems and sustain compliance and results.
• Ensure improvements align with Bacardi safety standards and quality regulations.
• Work with managers and leadership to align continuous improvement initiatives with Bacardi’s strategic goals.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on efficiency and productivity computer monitoring systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Competitive holiday/paid time off, plus additional days such as a volunteer day.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Family-friendly and inclusive leave policies.
• Incentive programs linked to company and individual performance, subject to employment type and regional, market, function, or brand variation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior