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With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.\nWe’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.\nJob Description/Responsibilities\nThe Plant Engineer and Network Reliability Manager will lead engineering, reliability, maintenance, and safety initiatives across Sazerac manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on plant engineering leadership with network-level reliability strategy, driving improvements in equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness, safety, compliance, and operating costs. The role will lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple locations while supporting the development of systems, processes, and team capabilities that improve long-term operational performance.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead plant engineering, reliability, and maintenance strategies, including maintenance programs, safety work orders, maintenance costs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nDevelop and audit comprehensive safety management systems, including department-specific safety programs, training initiatives, safety rules, equipment inspections, and compliance requirements.\nLead network-level reliability and engineering projects across multiple manufacturing locations, managing priorities, resources, timelines, budgets, and implementation.\nPartner with leaders and team members to strengthen performance management, team development, accountability, and Sazerac culture through feedback, performance development systems, and engagement initiatives.\nLead and support Infrastructure and Capex projects at manufacturing facilities while identifying opportunities to reduce operating expenses, improve reliability, and move the organization toward zero recordable accidents.\nQualifications/Requirements\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.\n10+ years of relevant engineering, reliability, maintenance, manufacturing, or operations experience, including implementation and/or project management experience.\nProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, lead cross-functional teams, and effectively manage priorities, budgets, and timelines across complex manufacturing environments.\nStrong computer and technology skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to effectively utilize business and technical systems.\nPreferred\n5+ years of experience managing engineering, reliability, maintenance, or operational initiatives across multiple locations.\n\nCulture and Benefits\nSazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. 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