Shipping 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 the team at 1792 Distillery, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our products move efficiently from warehouse to customer. As a Shipping Supervisor, you'll lead shipping and warehouse operations, drive process improvements, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining a strong focus on safety, inventory accuracy, and customer service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on daily operations while contributing to the continued success of one of Kentucky's premier distilleries.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily shipping, transportation, and warehouse operations to ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and on time.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop SOPs, and optimize warehouse space, inventory flow, and shipment throughput.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, discrepancy resolution, and oversight of warehouse inventory processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Warehouse Management System (WMS), training employees and supporting system-related needs.
• Foster a safe, productive, and engaging work environment through employee development, safety leadership, and operational excellence.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, teams, or operational initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), distribution software, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading teams in a union environment.
• Supply chain, beverage, spirits, or consumer packaged goods industry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work within warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout operational areas for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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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