Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sazerac Company Overview

BuzzBallz is a woman-founded, ready-to-drink cocktail brand launched in 2009 in Carrollton, Texas. Known for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a fun, distinctive approach to beverages, BuzzBallz quickly grew from a local idea into a nationally recognized brand.

 

In 2024, BuzzBallz joined Sazerac, one of the world’s most respected and family-owned spirits companies with more than 400 years of heritage and a global portfolio of iconic brands like Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Fireball, 99 and Southern Comfort. Together, we combine BuzzBallz’s creativity and innovation with Sazerac’s craftsmanship, scale, and operational excellence.

We’re building teams that value safety, quality, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way—while still having fun along the way.

 

For more information, please visit our website: www.BuzzBallz.com 

Company/Location Overview

BuzzBallz is a beverage manufacturer producing ready-to-drink cocktails and spirits in Carrollton, TX. Our facility is located at 2114 McDaniel Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006.

Job Description/Responsibilities

BuzzBallz is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead process optimization and productivity initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, service, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and driving sustainable change. The Continuous Improvement Engineer partners with operations, quality, and technical teams to enhance performance, reduce waste, and build efficient, standardized processes that support long-term growth.

 

Key highlights of the role:

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Analyze production data to identify performance gaps, root causes, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to implement process improvements and resolve production issues.
• Support CAPEX planning and execution for projects that improve capacity, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Develop, document, and standardize processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA methodologies.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience in process design, implementation, and optimization within manufacturing operations.
• Experience in alcohol beverage, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge plus
• Experience driving change initiatives within an organization.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Culture and Benefits

Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as FSA options. 401k with employer matching, PTO, free lunch on weekdays and growth opportunities.

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We are a diverse workforce. We fully support and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Be you, respectfully. We firmly commit to Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative actions, and comply with Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, gender, race, national origin, color, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.