Plant Engineer and Network Reliability Manager

About the Company

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned business with almost 400 years of history and operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth annually. The company produces and markets award-winning bourbons and whiskeys, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye, as well as a range of other spirits such as Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Sazerac’s Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and its Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the “world’s most award-winning distillery.” The company offers extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

About the Role

The Plant Engineer and Network Reliability Manager will lead engineering, reliability, maintenance, and safety initiatives across Sazerac’s manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on plant engineering leadership with network-level reliability strategy to drive improvements in equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness, safety, compliance, and operating costs. The position involves leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple locations while supporting the development of systems, processes, and team capabilities for long-term operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering, reliability, and maintenance strategies, including maintenance programs, safety work orders, maintenance costs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and audit comprehensive safety management systems, including department-specific safety programs, training initiatives, safety rules, equipment inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Lead network-level reliability and engineering projects across multiple manufacturing locations, managing priorities, resources, timelines, budgets, and implementation.
• Partner with leaders and team members to strengthen performance management, team development, accountability, and Sazerac culture through feedback, performance development systems, and engagement initiatives.
• Lead 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering, reliability, maintenance, manufacturing, or operations experience, including implementation and/or project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, lead cross-functional teams, and effectively manage priorities, budgets, and timelines across complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong computer and technology skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to effectively utilize business and technical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing engineering, reliability, maintenance, or operational initiatives across multiple locations.

Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off

Benefits may vary depending on location and work type.