Operations Supervisor
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1st & Main Garage, South 1st Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40208, United States
About the Team
At Brown-Forman, we believe great people build great brands. Our mission is to create a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. As a premium spirits company, we are dedicated to sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come, offering an environment where you can solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas.
About the Role
This position serves as a critical leader for our Distillery and Cistern Room operations, responsible for the day-to-day productivity, cost management, quality, safety, and employee morale of the night shift (11 pm – 7 am, Sunday through Thursday). You will lead and coach a team of up to 18 Distillery and Cistern Room Operators, ensuring that daily and weekly production activities are scheduled effectively and that duties are assigned with precision.
Your day will involve more than just supervision; you will partner with Maintenance, Quality Control, and Finance to drive continuous improvement. From investigating equipment failures and performing root cause analysis to managing inventory counts and overseeing the delivery of Cistern Tanks to the warehouse, you will ensure operations meet established standards. You will also play a key role in the plant's maintenance program, coordinating capital projects and managing labor costs within departmental budgets.
Hiring Process
If you are a current Brown-Forman employee, please apply through the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For the best viewing experience, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Equal Opportunity
Brown-Forman is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives that every candidate brings to our team.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1st & Main Garage, South 1st Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40208, United States
Louisville, Kentucky
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Chemical Engineering, Inventory Management, Barrel Filling, Cistern, Boilers, Motors, Pumps, Electrical Distribution, Control Systems, Chemistry.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, or Related Field (or equivalent experience); Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Operations Supervisor at Brown-Forman
What does a Operations Supervisor at Brown-Forman do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Operations Supervisor at Brown-Forman will schedule daily and weekly production activities and assign duties to up to 18 operators; control labor costs and supervise operations within department productivity targets and budget; supervise operations to achieve established standards for sanitation, quality, and safety; and monitor production quality and interpret results related to raw materials and finished products.
What are the requirements for this Operations Supervisor role?expand_more
To qualify for the Operations Supervisor at Brown-Forman position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, or Related Field; 2-5 years people management experience in a manufacturing environment; 5 or more years of manufacturing experience in a union environment; Knowledge of operation/maintenance of boilers, motors, pumps, and associated process related equipment; Inventory Management of grains and chemicals; and Barrel filling/cistern experience.