Manufacturing Supervisor

Sazerac Company Overview

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, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re 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 “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Supervisor leads daily processing operations that support the bottling schedule, product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role oversees product batching, blending, filtration, ingredient receiving, inventory management, and team performance while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. The position offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and influence key operational and financial metrics. Success in this role comes from balancing people leadership, process execution, and a commitment to quality and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily processing operations including batching, blending, filtration, ingredient receiving, inventory management, and resource planning to meet production schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, quality, DOT, Hazmat, and regulatory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics related to product loss, labor efficiency, overtime utilization, quality, and operational costs
• Supervise, develop, and coach team members while supporting performance management, career development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement projects, support audits and compliance reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet customer and business objectives

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, processing, receiving, or production operations
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in beverage processing, food and beverage manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) operations
• Experience managing inventory control, perpetual inventory systems, budgeting, and regulatory compliance programs
• Experience leading teams in a unionized manufacturing environment and working with beverage processing equipment

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

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.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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