Materials Supervisor

Buffalo Trace Distillery, a National Historic Landmark and the most award-winning distillery in the world, is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, with a rich distilling tradition that dates back to 1787. We take great pride in our world class customer service, making the finest quality products, and providing customers, tourists and business travelers with a unique, enriching experience not found at any other distillery in the world.

The Materials Supervisor supervises hourly personnel in the Receiving/Materials department and is responsible for the off-loading and routing of freight deliveries for Processing, Maintenance and Materials departments; supervises, counts, and verifies the receipt of caps, corks, and other closures; orders and maintains supplies of tape and adhesives; compiles daily bottling efficiency reports; issues purchase orders for plant materials; and works with AP to ensure timely payment of invoices.

• Monitors and enforces all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Provides leadership to the safety program for the Materials department through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Assists in the investigation of EH&S incidents.
• Supervises hourly Materials department employees to ensure work is performed efficiently and accurately. Plans work so bottling will continue without interruption yet minimizes shuffling of trailers to avoid double handling. Incorporates existing floor inventory to minimize partial pallets of empty glass. Arranges trailers for truck drivers so glass is available for second shift. Ensures a supply of knockdowns are on hand for use by Bottling and Shipping when damage occurs.
• Trains and Supervises Materials employees to improve skills and performance. Evaluates employee performance and skill level to determine skill improvement needs and develops improvement plans to address. Create and develops a personal development plan with Materials Manager to improve skills/competencies that will provide growth opportunities.
• Supervise the receipt and unloading of various bottling materials including closures, labels, bottles, and adhesives and supervises receipt of goods for other departments. Verify accuracy of shipment against shipping documents as freight is unloaded and document and investigate discrepancies.  Ensure information is recorded accurately in company systems to update inventory records. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Meet internal and external customer requirements by ensuring that daily deliveries are verified, material inventory records are up to date and information is communicated in a timely manner to ensure no loss of production due to materials not received. Provide exceptional customer service by serving as a professional and friendly point of contact between vendors/truck drivers and the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
• As needed when Materials Manager is not available, works with production scheduling and glass/PET vendors to schedule/release bottles for production. Adjust bottling schedules for each line each day. Maintains inventories of empty case goods and closures.
• Provides leadership to Material department employees in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensure employees are treated fairly and with respect. Creates a team environment when each employee is encouraged to make a difference.
• Understands career goals fo employees and works with them to develop skills that will help them meet their career goals. Creates and executes a personal Career Development Plan with manager.

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MUST

• 3 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Associates degree in a business related field

PREFERRED

• Requires Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• Requires Experience managing in a union environment
• Requires Supervisory experience.
• Experience in an ISO certified facility
• Previous use of Yard Management Software