Operations 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, 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, 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

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll lead daily operations and help ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop and coach teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and make a direct impact on operational performance. You'll collaborate across departments to support production goals while fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.

 

What You'll Do

• Supervise daily bottling and/or processing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals.
• Lead and develop frontline team members through coaching, performance feedback, training, and ongoing skill development.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Coordinate resources, inventory, and equipment readiness to support reliable and efficient operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant operations, manufacturing, or production leadership experience.

Preferred

• Experience in the alcohol beverage industry or broader consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, operational excellence, or cost-reduction initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing 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. 

The annual salary range for this role is $75,137 - $112,706. 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. 

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].

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