Bottling Operations Leader – 24/7 Shifts & Lean Improvement

Sazerac Company; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Bottling Manager for Barton 1792 Distillery to oversee multiple high-speed bottling lines, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead a skilled team across shifts. The role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement mindset, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production targets worldwide.

The position offers a dynamic production environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to shape world-class beverages in a historic Kentucky

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing/ops leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bottling operations to safely deliver production targets while meeting quality, regulatory, and budget expectations.
• Develop, coach, and support Bottling Supervisors, Assistant Bottling Managers, and production teams to drive performance and engagement.
• Monitor operational metrics and production data to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and New Product Development teams to support operational excellence and business objectives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and process enhancements to strengthen bottling performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Sazerac Company is seeking a Bottling Manager for Barton 1792 Distillery to oversee multiple high-speed bottling lines, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and lead a skilled team across shifts. The role requires strong leadership, continuous improvement mindset, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet production targets worldwide.

The position offers a dynamic production environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to shape world-class beverages in a historic Kentucky