Warehouse Lead

Sazerac Company

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlger, 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

Lead warehouse operations for a dynamic team at Sazerac, overseeing everything from order picking and truck loading to customs bonded warehouse management. This hands-on leadership role puts you at the center of our supply chain, ensuring products meet quality standards before reaching our customers. You'll help shape team culture, drive continuous improvement, and play a direct role in maintaining the compliance and safety standards that keep our award-winning operation running.

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily warehouse operations including order picking, truck loading, forklift operation, inventory management, and customs bonded warehouse entries and withdrawals
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TTB, and Customs regulations while upholding food safety, quality, and environmental standards across the warehouse
• Coordinate outbound shipments and incoming stock, verifying production counts, quality controlling all outgoing product, and resolving inventory issues
• Drive team performance by utilizing KPI boards, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and actively developing the skills of those around you
• Champion a safe, clean, and positive work environment that reflects Sazerac's values and culture

Scheduled Shift: Monday through Friday; 2:30pm-11:00pm

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, Bachelors preferred
• 2 years of experience in distribution, warehousing, and/or transportation
• 1 year of experience in a leadership, training, or subject matter expert capacity
• Solid computer skills; comfortable working in a physically demanding environment; ability to operate industrial equipment as required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

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.