Position: Assistant Bottling Operations Manager

Shift: Monday – Thursday, PM Shift 4 P.M. to 2 A.M., Fridays as required.

Pay Status: Salaried

Reports to: Bottling Operations Manager

Company/Location Overview

No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.

Bardstown bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.

We at Bardstown Bourbon Company have been honored with the prestigious accolade of ‘Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year 2023’ by the esteemed International Wine and Spirits Competition.

With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of Bourbon Capital of the World™, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes, and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies from many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.

We are the premier destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado.

At our on-site restaurant, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kitchen and Bar, visitors enjoy chef-driven yet approachable Southern cuisine with international flair paired with creative cocktails, a vast collection of spirits, curated wine list, and our one-of-a-kind Vintage Library, our ode to distilling history stocked with old and rare finds dating back to the 19th century.

Green River Distillery is located in Owensboro and is the 10th oldest distillery in the state producing more than 90,000 barrels of bourbon and rye for its own brands and partners. They produce the flagship Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey which started in 1885 and was re-launched in February 2022.

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL. For more information, please visit www.bardstownbourbon.com and www.greenriverdistilling.com

All employees of The Bardstown Bourbon Company must have the following characteristics:

• Appreciate and provide excellent customer service
• Comfortable interacting daily with Bardstown Bourbon Company customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality focused environment
• Excellent team player

Job Summary

The Assistant Bottling Operations Manager plays a versatile role in supporting the bottling and processing department by stepping in to fulfill various responsibilities when regular supervisors are absent. This role involves ensuring on-time production, maintaining quality standards, and upholding safety regulations. The Assistant Bottling Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and training employees, managing resources, leading new initiatives, and driving efficiency and productivity. Additionally, they will ensure accurate record-keeping and support the company's commitment to quality and safety.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Provide backup support to supervisors in the bottling and processing department during their absences.
• Step in to maintain production schedules, ensure equipment operation, and oversee tasks in the absence of regular supervisors.
• Adapt to various roles within the department to ensure seamless operations.
• Direct and lead a team to ensure on-time production and delivery when regular supervisors or employees are absent.
• Train and guide employees on bottling and processing equipment to achieve and exceed production efficiency standards.
• Maintain high employee morale and positive relationships during times of absences.
• Execute production schedules and allocate daily processing operator roles and assignments when needed.
• Oversee all aspects of production, including loading and unloading bulk containers, managing barrel handling, and processing work orders during employee absences.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements for barrel and bulk harvesting in the absence of regular employees.
• Suggest and implement improvements in the batching process as required.
• Maintain accurate records, including processing work orders, gauge readings, and product amounts during employee absences.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, bill of materials, monthly inventory requirements, and regulatory guidelines in the absence of regular employees.
• Follow all Company, EPA, and safety regulations and policies.
• Assist with calculating product batch amounts and communicate the information to processors when regular employees are absent.
• Uphold machines and equipment in good repair during absences.
• Recommend new initiatives, changes or improvements in methods, equipment, handling, or layout as needed.
• Manage label room activities and ensure accurate inventory management.
• Set delivery schedules for materials and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Communicate relevant information between the lab and other personnel as necessary.
• React to production schedule changes in an organized fashion.
• Generate work orders and instructions, including blending percentages and required barrels when regular supervisor is absent.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as run-time efficiency and change-over times when regular employees are absent.
• Approve timecards and vacation requests for employees in regular supervisors’ absence.
• Support ISO program compliance, including the quality and food safety of products during supervisor absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, especially when regular supervisors are absent.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a leadership role.
• Have High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent training and experience.
• Have experience in team-based manufacturing environment
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have strong math, analytical & counting skills
• Have computer skills

Physical requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job:

• Must be able to stand; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Must be able to work in high temperature environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis from floor to shoulder level
• Must be able to physically navigate around a plant/production environment, including the repetitive climbing of stairs and elevated walkways.
• Talk and hear clearly

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Bardstown Bourbon Company 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.