Distillery Supervisor

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Company: Campari America 

Job Title:  Operations Distillery Supervisor  

Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY 

Reports to:  Distillery Manager 

Organizational Layer (global, regional or local):  local 

Shift: 2-2-3; 6A-6P/6P-6A Rotating

General Description of the Role 

The Distillery Production Shift Supervisor will coordinate the activities and processes involved in the production of distillate and distillate byproducts in the Wild Turkey Distillery facility. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and orderly work environment, ensuring product quality, and supporting organizational goals and objectives. 

Mission/Objectives 

The Distillery Supervisor will manage the staff to ensure all aspects of the distillation process are completed to produce a quality product accurate while driving continuous improvement in the operation.  

Key Responsibilities and Activities 

• Oversees all aspects of the production of raw distillate through each stage of the process: raw material scheduling & receipt, milling, cooking, fermentation, and distillation.  

• Manages the production of distillery byproducts through each stage of the process: stillage receipt and storage, wet cake & syrup production, distillers dried grain (DDG) production, and byproduct loading 

• Provides supervisory oversight and support to the boiler and utilities department 

• Trains operators to a proficient level, monitors their performance, and continually fosters their ongoing development creating and updating SOPs and work instructions as well as advances ISO initiatives and the continued refinement of standard implementation. 

• Coordinates staffing for planned and unforeseen coverage needs. Conducts call-ins of maintenance personnel and contractors and directs repair projects on his / her shift. 

• Sources and orders repair parts, equipment and submits work requests to the maintenance department. 

• Contacts suppliers and modifies delivery schedules of raw materials as needed per the production plan and current inventories. 

• Determines and communicates the implications of the process disruptions to the other effected departments and managers.  

• Revises production plans when disruptions in the process arise such as restoring the automated distillery control system, drives, and devices after unforeseen outages or emergency shut downs and will accordingly adjust processing procedures and time-sequenced steps.  

• Tracks operator work hours and coordinates payroll for the entire department.  

• Collects and manages operational data for SAP tracking, KPIs, inventory control, budgetary purposes, and governmental compliance.  

• Collects and interprets historic data from the distillery control system for continual process improvement. 

• Participates in team project initiatives that require the application of various technical disciplines. 

• Additional responsibilities as assigned 

• Shall implement continuous improvement actions to close gaps of KPI’s or increase productivity as needed. Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) to solve problems by attempting to identify and correct the root causes of events, as opposed to simply addressing their symptoms. 

• Communicate and address any deficiencies that affect Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)  

• Maintain compliance with all GMP, ISO and food safety standards related to the warehouse department. 

• Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and/or to resolve risks when identified. 

• Supervise a team of hourly employees in a way that complies with Union contract ways of working while engaging the team in department accountabilities and a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Ensure all employees are following prescribed PPE safety requirements for their assigned work area. 

• Consistently promote a safe working environment. This includes keeping all materials, supplies, tools and any other production related items in their place. Implement and sustain 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain). 

• Immediately report and properly document any safety items related to you or any departmental employees. Safety items to be reported include but are not limited to bodily injury, near misses, potential dangers, spills and/or any other accidents. 

• This position shall be required to address all safety related items in their department and lead any discussions surrounding safety. 

Key Relationships 

Internal:  

• Distillery Manager 

• Operations Supervisor 

• Maintenance Supervisor 

• Union Stewards 

• Union Employees 

External:   

• Grain Suppliers 

• DDG Haulers 

• Wet Cake Haulers 

• Vendors/Contractors 

Managerial  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related Science field. 

Experience 

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Distillation process or related industry 

• Proven record on ability to effectively manage a multi-shift operation. 

• Must have strong organizational skills 

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 

• Experience in beverage alcohol is a plus 

• Knowledge of TTB rules and regulations is a plus 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to manage people effectively, develop capabilities and continuously improve results 

• Collaborative work ethic, especially across department lines at all levels in plant operations – influencing effectively with management as well as line staff 

• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation 

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office 

• Working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes a plus 

• System related acumen 

• Must be able to comprehend cause and effect analysis 

• Must be able to understand process flow 

• Experience with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies a plus 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

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