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Operations Engineer

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland (KBBI)

The ideal candidate for this position has expertise in manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering.

Job Description

The Cooperage Operations Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement of production equipment and processes to maximize each department’s overall health & safety, quality and output efficiency. The successful candidate will have a mix of technical knowledge and hands-on skills with a positive attitude to problem solving and advanced data literacy.

Job Duties:

Prioritizes delivery of a safe work environment adhering to all facility, company, and regulatory requirements.
Responsible for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic equipment and systems operation.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions, performs fixes as appropriate or implements alternative solutions to minimize downtime.
Plans, schedules and carries out a servicing program and pre-emptive equipment modifications, working closely with teams to minimize interruptions to production.
Keeps accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, parts inventory, and equipment performance metrics.
Examines production processes using Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control phases and presents process improvement plans.
Monitors quality & production data, tracks and reports against performance improvement projects.
Continues implementation of 5S and improvement of workspace cleaning practices.
Manages on-site planning and installation of new equipment, working closely with our US-based internal Engineering team and third-party equipment providers.
Plans workflows and develops Standard Operating Procedures for new production facilities.
Trains and upskills Supervisors & Operatives on best practice for operation and care of equipment and correct execution of Standard Operating Procedures.
Continues implementation of ISO 9001 and building ISO 14001 requirements, conducting management reviews, and ensuring action items are completed.
Provides input and information for production planning and forecasting, budget preparation and strategic planning.

All successful candidates will possess the following skills and qualifications:

Level 5 Qualification in Maintenance, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or similar
Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience of working on mechanical, electrical & hydraulic systems within a production environment
Experience of Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification an advantage)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience of ISO 9001 standards
Strong planning & forecasting skills with advanced Excel experience
Clear communication
Experience with IT systems hardware & software
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Fabrication experience would be an advantage
Forklift experience would be an advantage
Available for international travel

About Us

Located in Ladytown, Naas, Co Kildare, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland is a full-service cooperage supporting the continued growth of the Irish Whiskey industry. KBBI supply once used bourbon barrels, new oak barrels and a wide range of specialty barrels to distillers making some of the world’s finest spirits. The cooperage also provides barrel repair, end of life asset value recovery and other cooperage services to our customers.

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland is an equal-opportunity employer.

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland is a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, USA.

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