Equipment Owner 1 - 2nd or 3rd Shift

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Suntory Global Spirits 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. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Role Responsibilities

Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production

Perform data entry in the appropriate system

Coordinate end of production run duties

Perform daily safety, quality, and productivity checks and audits of equipment

React to equipment conditions that force a cleaning situation

Assist other crew members in staging for upcoming runs/batches

Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas in a timely manner

Make necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phase

Monitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are being met; inspects for deviations while reacting to same; and maintains accurate documentation

Follow all Food Safety (HACCP and ISO) guidelines, policies, and procedures

Adjust, lube, clean, and inspect equipment for maintenance activities

Perform minor maintenance, preventative maintenance, and assist maintenance on equipment rebuilds and replacements

Checks parts out of and returns to stockroom utilizing SAP to ensure stockroom inventory accountability, write work requests, and enter equipment data as needed

Conduct first level trouble shooting, coordinate/partner with other maintenance to diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical issues

Performs daily safety check of the assigned Forklift in accordance with company policy, if assigned to Forklift

Utilize problem solving and Lean methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements

Prepare, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other technical documentation as needed

Support integration of new methods or technology being installed

Train and support other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvements

Assist crew members and Management in problem solving concerning, safety, quality, and productivity

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

At a minimum, two-three (2-3) years documented work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

Demonstrate the ability to read, write and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks

Plan, organize, and schedule work independently

Knowledge of GMP’s, safety standards, quality standards and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues

Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes

Ability to operate and perform tasks on a personal computer, programs and data entry

Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members and to train and coach others as necessary

Ability to read and use instrumentation (temperature, pressure, proofs, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to use tools including precision, hand, and powered

Ability to be LOTO certified and forklift certified

Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position

Excellent attention to detail