Cask Maturation Logistics Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the flow of maturation at a landmark American distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Franklin County, Kentucky—family-owned since our earliest records in 1787 and the most award-winning distillery in the world—combines rich tradition with advanced production systems to deliver world-class spirits and hospitality.

• Guide a high-impact team managing thousands of aging barrels.
• Accelerate your leadership growth alongside experienced operations leaders.
• Tackle real operational problems and implement process improvements.
• Work where heritage meets innovation—inside a National Historic Landmark.
• Chart a long-term path in operations leadership.

• Supervise day-to-day barrel warehouse activities and union personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a proactive safety culture.
• Support employee development and positive labor relations.

• Coordinate barrel and whiskey movements through inventory and tracking systems.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, and warehouse logistics.
• Hit production schedules and departmental performance goals.

• Lead initiatives that ensure personal safety, food safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Safeguard whiskey quality and proper handling at every step.

• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment and operational challenges.
• Identify efficiencies and lead or support continuous improvement projects.

• Work in close partnership with the Barrel Warehouse Manager to expand leadership, operational, and technical acumen.
• Gain exposure to team management, production operations, and regulatory compliance.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Clear, confident communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organization and planning capability.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach with operations and maintenance partners.

Preferred

• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or operations.
• Background with Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
• Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, and TTB standards.
• Desire to grow a long-term career in operations leadership.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work 8+ hour shifts with occasional overtime.
• Perform in loud, humid environments around moving equipment.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and quality.

• Leadership / People Management
• Warehouse Experience
• ERP & MRP Systems

Some barrels you move today will rest for decades. Join Buffalo Trace Distillery to lead, improve, and preserve the standards that have defined our craft for generations.