Quality Control Specialist

2024-08-08 | Brown-Forman | Louisville | Kentucky | United States

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Louisville, KY 40287

Meaningful Work From Day One

Responsible for performing the qualitative analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and product samples

collected throughout the Malt Beverage, Liqueurs and Spirits production process. Has ultimate authority

regarding chemical analysis, treatment, adjustment, and approval for bottling during his/her shift.

Indirectly coordinates and directs the activities of up to 5 hourly employees in the sampling, treatment,

and adjustment of products being processed on the shift. Operates and maintains precision lab

equipment on the shift.

What You Can Expect

  • Monitors the production and processing of malt beverages, bourbon, spirits, and liqueurs to
  • ensure they meet Quality Control requirements.
  • Plans, organizes, and conducts chemical, qualitative, and organoleptic analysis on in-process and
  • finished product samples, incoming beverage alcohol product receipts and select raw materials to
  • ensure adherence to manufacturing and quality standards.
  • Recommends adjustments and corrections to bring products to standard during processing on
  • their shift.
  • Perform micro analysis on malt beverage and related bulk materials
  • Monitors finished package appearance on the Bottling lines taking appropriate action, placing
  • materials, or cases on hold as needed.
  • Conducts pre-delivery sample tests for flavors and packaging materials, completing the necessary
  • paperwork, informing appropriate parties, and contacting vendors as needed.
  • Responsible for responding to packaging material quality incidents on the line. Measures and
  • assesses packaging material against specifications and writes material discrepancy reports to
  • vendors as required.
  • Conducts daily HK&S and quality systems audits, making suggestions for improvement when
  • necessary.
  • Maintains communication with QC and Bottling personnel sharing information and updating
  • training documents as needed.
  • Works with internal partners, QA and R&D as needed.
  • Maintains calibration on all lab equipment within BFB.
  • Oversees data trends on all products to write variances, adjust specs, change formulas/procedures,
  • and to keep other Brown-Forman departments, i.e., Quality Assurance, informed of any significant
  • trends.
  • Facilities and supports HACCP and Food Safety efforts for the Bottling and Processing
  • organizations.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Bachelors Degree Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field AND/OR four years’ experience in beverage/food industry, analytical methods and laboratory procedures including general laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to work periodic overtime or alternate work schedules, as operations require.
  • Computer literacy with windows, Microsoft products, and Google is required

What Makes You Unique

  • Bachelor’s degree or working toward in Chemistry or related field and 2 years previous experience in the distilled spirits/beverage/food industry, particularly with analytical methods.
  • Familiarity with SQF or other accredited food safety schemes.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a

career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and

professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold

ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your

best self to work.

Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman - We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the

diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work

and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.

Cultivating a Caring Culture - We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people

love working at Brown‑Forman.

Nothing Better - At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our

employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our

word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries

around the world.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable

growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for

individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of

premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation 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.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

Function: QC

City:

Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00007826

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