Equipment Owner 1 - 2nd or 3rd Shift (Finance)

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Role Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - The following is a partial listing of the job responsibilities for this position:

Production, Quality & Sanitation

• Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production
• Perform data entry in the appropriate system
• Coordinate end of production run duties
• Perform daily safety, quality, and productivity checks and audits of equipment
• React to equipment conditions that force a cleaning situation
• Assist other crew members in staging for upcoming runs/batches
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas in a timely manner
• Make necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phase
• Monitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are being met; inspects for deviations while reacting to same; and maintains accurate documentation
• Follow all Food Safety (HACCP and ISO) guidelines, policies, and procedures

Maintenance

• Adjust, lube, clean, and inspect equipment for maintenance activities
• Perform minor maintenance, preventative maintenance, and assist maintenance on equipment rebuilds and replacements
• Checks parts out of and returns to stockroom utilizing SAP to ensure stockroom inventory accountability, write work requests, and enter equipment data as needed
• Conduct first level trouble shooting, coordinate/partner with other maintenance to diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical issues
• Performs daily safety check of the assigned Forklift in accordance with company policy, if assigned to Forklift

Administrative

• Utilize problem solving and Lean methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements
• Prepare, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and other technical documentation as needed

Leadership

• Support integration of new methods or technology being installed
• Train and support other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvements
• Assist crew members and Management in problem solving concerning, safety, quality, and productivity
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• At a minimum, two-three (2-3) years documented work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks
• Plan, organize, and schedule work independently
• Knowledge of GMP's, safety standards, quality standards and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes
• Ability to operate and perform tasks on a personal computer, programs and data entry
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members and to train and coach others as necessary
• Ability to read and use instrumentation (temperature, pressure, proofs, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to use tools including precision, hand, and powered
• Ability to be LOTO certified and forklift certified
• Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position
• Excellent attention to detail

Physical Demands:

• Position works in a manufacturing environment. Job incumbent must be able to work in areas that are hot or cold, surfaces may be slippery, climb ladders/stairs, or work in tight quarters
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus
• The work environment is a production facility with moderate noise levels
• Ability to stand, lift, push, pull and carry weights up to 50lbs frequently
• Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently
• Ability to handle objects and use simple and firm hand grasping frequently
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl occasionally
• Ability to reach forward and overhead frequently
• Ability to respond to alarms and signals

Equipment Operator Standards

• PI Predictive Index Survey - evaluates behavioral traits (if required)
• Standard Timing Model: 30% Minimum

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

Nearest Major Market: Frankfort
Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Data Entry, Facilities, Forklift, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Administrative, Operations