Meaningful Work From Day One:

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the distillery, processing, bottling,

cooperage, and maintenance operations to produce high quality, on-time and

cost-efficient product with an annual volume of >130k cases, over 1,300 barrels, and for

a 100k proof gallon highly automated, and integrated downtown distillery showplace.

Accountable for delivering Short and Mid-term Site Key Performance Indicator Targets -

including Safety, Morale, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Cost.

Manages, schedules, and leads 12 full-time operations personnel and one co-op.

Ensures a safe workplace by taking a proactive approach to safe work conditions and

practices. Develops, establishes and monitors quality and productivity measures for key

performance indicators. Ensures that operations personnel have the required training to

perform their jobs. This position works a regular 8 AM - 5 PM schedule from Tuesday

through Saturday in a one shift operation.

What You Can Expect:

● Oversee end-to-end operations for supply chain, cooperage, distillation, maturation,

and bottling operations.

● Manage daily production team activities by prioritizing safety and quality while

driving for a high level of efficiency within a cost competitive environment.

● Oversee total maintenance activities - including planning and scheduling,

contract management for all mechanical, electrical, and utility systems to

maximize plant efficiency. Additionally create strategic partnerships with

external contractors and vendors to develop effective equipment maintenance

systems for the entire operation.

● Provide guidance, technical support to the operations team including training,

coaching, accountability, and defining problems while directly linking them to the

functional goals.

● Deliver breakthrough and sustainable cost savings through strategic deployment

of continuous improvement principles.

● Partner with Process R&D, corporate engineering, quality assurance, packaging,

supply chain, finance, and Integrated Business Planning functions on all

strategic initiatives impacting Old Forester.

● Develop, implement and evaluate job specific skills training for each individual

employee.

● Facilitate growth and development opportunities for staff and establish and monitor

performance standards

● Ensure integration with and coordination between distillery maintenance and

operations personnel in addition to working directly with equipment and

completing PMs/AMs/CILTs

● Manage and optimize spare parts inventory to optimal levels in concert

with facilities maintenance and maintenance staff.

● Develop and utilize inventory management systems and serve as the central

point of receiving for shipments to maintenance.

● Develop justification and project scope, and execute capital improvements to

production facility and equipment to reduce operating costs, improve product

quality, and increase safety and productivity.

● Lead Commissioning-Qualification-Verification process for capital projects within

production.

● Support and enhance all QC, Food Safety, and EHS requirements to maintain proper

procedures and documentation and to ensure that these procedures are being

followed.

● Stays abreast of changing regulatory, environmental, safety, OSHA and other

requirements through training and education as they pertain to engineering and

maintenance support. Provides for the general growth and development of

subordinate staff, establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates

performance within these standards.

● Responsible for developing and executing the annual shutdown plan.

● Collaborate and partner with the Homeplace team to ensure a premium guest

experience in the production areas of the tour.

What You Bring to the Table:

● Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum five years experience in

operational management; or equivalent education and work experience.

● Demonstrated oral /written communication skills.

● Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work within a team environment.

● Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to assess performance of equipment utilized in

production operations.

● Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

● Ability to independently manage and complete assigned workload within

established deadlines and to constantly seek new ideas.

● Ability to work additional hours and/or shifts to meet departmental goals.

● Ability to implement employee involvement initiatives and contribute to the

growth of team-based management.

● Ability to recognize new applications and lead change to improve processes.

What Makes You Unique:

● Masters Degree (M.A., MBA or Equivalent)

● Understanding of TTB compliance and regulations.

● Experience within a Food Safety certified facility.

● Management/ supervisory experience within the distilled spirits industry and/or

Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

● Strong interpersonal relations skills.

● Experience with TPM tools and success running Continuous Improvement

teams.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

City: Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00006856