Receiving 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 Barton 1792 Distillery as a Receiving Supervisor and lead a team responsible for ensuring critical production materials are received, verified, and available to support bottling operations. This role combines team leadership, inventory management, and operational planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop receiving department team members to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient material handling and inventory processes.
• Oversee the receipt, verification, unloading, and routing of production materials, including bottles, labels, closures, adhesives, and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate inventory management activities to support uninterrupted bottling operations and maintain accurate system records.
• Monitor department performance, prepare operational reports, and partner with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues and drive efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, food safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a positive team culture.

Schedule: AWS Days (7am-7pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement practices, and manufacturing best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with regular walking, standing, and movement throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to inspect inventory, operate office equipment, and work around material handling equipment as required.

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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