Manufacturing Supervisor

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons Traveller and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Svedka Wheatley BuzzBallz Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschlger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of worlds most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County Kentucky whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies.

Position Overview:

As a Bottling Supervisor at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac) you will lead the day-to-day operations of assigned bottling lines. Youll supervise production teams ensure adherence to safety and quality standards maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement in efficiency cost and output. Youll play a key role in delivering defect-free products on time and within budget while fostering a positive safe and performance-driven team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Execution & Operational Excellence

• Lead daily execution of bottling line operations to meet production plans while ensuring compliance with safety quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) downtime yields and throughput and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance.
• Utilize data and systems to proactively identify production risks and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions in real-time to maintain operational flow.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Direct coach and develop a team of hourly production associates to achieve high levels of engagement safety and performance.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through consistent feedback recognition and performance development.
• Partner with HR and management to manage team schedules attendance performance reviews and corrective actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing all OSHA and company safety policies; conduct regular safety audits toolbox talks and incident investigations.
• Support company initiatives to achieve zero safety incidents and champion a safety-first mindset throughout the team.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and quality compliance standards including OSHA FDA TTB and internal food safety programs.

Quality & Food Safety

• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards product specifications and sanitation requirements throughout bottling processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues working closely with QA and production teams to prevent recurrence.
• Execute Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure documentation is completed in compliance with internal and external standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance Quality Assurance Supply Chain and Engineering to drive performance and resolve issues.
• Participate in line start-ups changeovers and continuous improvement initiatives to support new product introductions or packaging changes.
• Recommend and implement improvements in process equipment or layout to reduce waste and cost and increase efficiency.

System & Process Ownership

• Utilize production software ERP systems and digital tools for tracking production metrics documenting performance and managing workflow.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all production-related documentation logs and reports.
• Support audits inspections and other regulatory or customer-driven evaluations as required.

Salary range - $70687 - $106031

*Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

This is a 3rd shift position - hours are 10:30pm-7:00am

Sazerac and its affiliates engage in personnel decisions and administer our personnel policies without regard to race religion or creed color sex or gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry citizenship disability status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. We affirm in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accordance with all applicable federal state provincial and municipal laws.

Sazerac requires all team members to act responsibly around alcohol and to responsibly consume alcohol. As such the Company evaluates alcohol related offenses as part of its background check processes.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering Food Science or a related field
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or production environments (through coursework internships or related experiences)
• Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint); familiarity with production software or ERP systems is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship co-op or academic project experience in a manufacturing operations or supply chain environment
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with food or beverage production packaging or quality control standards
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (e.g. OSHA FDA TTB)
• Strong leadership potential and interest in team management or operations supervision

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Willingness to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed
• Comfortable working in loud wet and humid environments near moving mechanical parts
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Salary range - $70687 - $106031

*Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

This is a 3rd shift position - hours are 10:30pm-7:00am

Sazerac and its affiliates engage in personnel decisions and administer our personnel policies without regard to race religion or creed color sex or gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry citizenship disability status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. We affirm in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in accordance with all applicable federal state provincial and municipal laws.

Sazerac requires all team members to act responsibly around alcohol and to responsibly consume alcohol. As such the Company evaluates alcohol related offenses as part of its background check processes.

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#LI-Onsite

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative decisive high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical dental vision disability and life insurance.
• Family Coverage:Options to cover family members including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan:Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away:Enjoy paid time off (PTO) holidays and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness:Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support:Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras:Enjoy branded apparel fun events and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits salary range and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance annual bonus fuel or cell phone ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.