Continuous Improvement Manager
Heaven Hill BrandsBardstown, Kentucky, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Heaven Hill Brands is the largest family-owned and operated distilled-spirits company in the United States, known for producing award-winning whiskey, bourbon, and rye. The company focuses on product innovation, brand management, and a robust supply chain that supports both its own portfolio and other spirits suppliers. With a people-first culture, Heaven Hill emphasizes employee development, community engagement, and sustainable practices. Recognized as the 2025 Best Managed Company, it continues to thrive by combining heritage with modern business excellence.
Job Description
The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive site initiatives to improve operational, material and equipment efficiencies and deliver cost savings through building capability in manufacturing methodologies with systems and tools.
Requirements
- Lead and organize and train on CI Activities in the Bardstown facility to meet overall objectives of the Heaven Hill Production System (HHPS)
- Develop processes and deploy strategic Lean methodologies throughout the site with systems, and tools
- Identify and troubleshoot chronic and minor losses by engaging and collaborating with hourly personnel, supervisors, and across departments
- Drive loss reduction using statistical process control, MES data analysis, Six Sigma and other principles
- Build capability in the Planned Maintenance COE team to effectively plan, schedule, and execute work; install and sustain the Breakdown Elimination and equipment classification systems
