Campus Maintenance Leader at Historic Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery; Frankfort, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-site team responsible for keeping the 450-acre campus, distillery, and packaging lines running at peak efficiency.

You will direct mechanics and electricians, drive a culture of operational excellence, and implement long-term infrastructure strategies while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years in maintenance leadership
• Experience supervising a diverse team of technicians
• Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills
• Safety, quality, and compliance focus

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise mechanics and electricians across a 450-acre campus.
• Lead maintenance operations to keep distillery and lines running at peak efficiency.
• Plan campus-wide improvements and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategies.
• Coach and develop the maintenance team with clear goals and recognition.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Monitor performance metrics and manage annual operating budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

Team coaching

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-site team responsible for keeping the 450-acre campus, distillery, and packaging lines running at peak efficiency.

You will direct mechanics and electricians, drive a culture of operational excellence, and implement long-term infrastructure strategies while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the site.