Job description
Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift
The following position is open in Frankfort Kentucky, United States.
What makes this a great opportunity?
Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
Role Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the implementation of methods, processes, training programs and the auditing of the company’s products and processes
- Develops quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards
- Contacts and/or visits suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems
- Understand root cause analysis and corrective action process
- Drives root cause analysis skills deep into the organization
- Performs Risk Assessment of gaps identified between quality goals and actual performance
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Effectively complete internal audit corrective action requests in a timely manner
- Conduct analysis on returned product and report data to the Quality Manager as appropriate.
- Assist with other projects as requested by the Quality Manager
- Work independently on various assignments
- Perform packaging material testing and qualifications
- Issue technical reports based on findings and results
- Promote and adhere to Food Safety, 5S and ISO standards
Qualifications & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience in technical quality role; programming, project management.
- Must be physically able to safely perform required laboratory duties.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be willing and able to taste alcoholic beverages.
- Must be able to function within a team environment.
- SAP, HACCP, and ISO or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
- Must have mobility to access all areas of the Plant, good visual acuity (correctable), good sense of hearing (correctable), and a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel when required.
- Ability to work 2nd shift
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related science preferred
At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.