Manufacturing / Production Supervisor

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, Western Son Vodka and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are achieved. This role is hands-on and team-focused, driving performance through strong leadership, clear communication, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in developing team members while partnering across departments to keep operations running efficiently in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members through training and performance management
• Monitor production processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, safety standards, and company policies
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste
• Partner cross-functionally with QA, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support operations

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• This is an entry level role requiring roughly 2 to 5 years (maximum) supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices
• Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed

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.

The annual salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 yearly. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

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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