Bottling Supervisor - Quality

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 and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball 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.

Boston Brands of Maine located in Lewiston Maine is part of the Sazerac family of companies. Boston Brands of Maine operates a state-of-the-art facility on ten acres with the capacity of seven bottling lines. Sazeracs vision is to become one of the industrys most desired places to be. Sazerac attributes its success to a unique blend of history culture brands relationships innovation technology and most importantly its people.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Food Safety Leadership

• Lead on-shift QA and food safety activities including in-process checks pre-operational inspections line audits and product release.
• Ensure compliance with Global Standards HACCP GMPs allergen controls traceability and sanitation programs.
• Oversee QA Lab operations ensuring timely and accurate sampling and testing.
• Investigate product or process deviations and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Sanitation and Housekeeping Oversight

• Manage and execute the sanitation program ensuring adherence to SSOPs sanitation validation protocols and hygienic standards.
• Conduct sanitation Line audits to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate and complete sanitation documentation for audit readiness.
• Coordinate with team members supervisors and contractors for timely and effective cleaning.

Bottling and Processing Support

• Support production lines by ensuring equipment is cleaned properly and production schedules are met.
• Actively participate in shift meetings to connect sanitation quality and production priorities.
• Troubleshoot issues in real time related to material batching bottling product quality or employee safety.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead coach and mentor developing team members in Quality/Food Safety Sanitation
• Collaborate with Bottling and Processing functions as needed
• Promote shared ownership of food safety and product quality across departments.
• Provide training on GMPs sanitation procedures safety practices and quality/food safety protocols.
• Facilitate clear communication and alignment during shift handovers and troubleshooting activities.
• Lead activities such as non-conforming material investigations facilitating RCA covering department absences on shift and support safety initiatives and behaviors

Documentation Auditing and Compliance

• Maintain detailed records for all QA checks sanitation logs non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Support internal customer and third-party audits as needed.
• Track and report performance metrics related to sanitation quality compliance and housekeeping.

Key Skills and Competencies

Leadership and Team Development

• Strong ability to coach and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Fair and inclusive leadership approach.
• Motivates teams and drives ownership at all levels.

Quality Food Safety and Sanitation Expertise

• Proficient in GMP HACCP SSOPs and relevant regulatory requirements (FSSC ISO FDA USDA TTB).
• Knowledgeable in allergen control sanitation validation and root cause analysis.
• Experienced in supporting or leading regulatory and certification audits.

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone PDCA).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing 5S or continuous improvement is beneficial.

Communication and Collaboration

• Clear and effective communication of quality issues and action plans.
• Strong written documentation and reporting skills.
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams including QA Production Maintenance and Sanitation.

Planning and Organization

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail in managing sanitation schedules and documentation.
• Comfortable in fast-paced dynamic environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science Microbiology Chemistry Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in food beverage or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations sanitation programs and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP QMS LIMS or MES systems is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• HACCP PCQI or food safety certification (e.g. SQF BRC FSSC).
• Experience in alcoholic beverage or high-speed bottling operations.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or 5S environments.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work the night shift including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Willingness to work on the production floor in cold wet or warm environments.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves safety glasses and hearing protection.

Working hours are Sunday-Thursday 11pm-8am - training will take place on day shift

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