Leadership Development Professional - Manufacturing (BBK)

Sazerac Company; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) – Manufacturing at Sazerac Company is a 2-year full-time leadership program designed to expose you to manufacturing areas and develop leadership capabilities across bottling, processing, maintenance, and distribution. You will rotate through assignments tailored to business needs and may experience different shifts and work environments.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering with a GPA of 3.0+, demonstrate leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in an engineering discipline, available between May 2027 and August 2027.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and active learning mindset.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 2-year full-time leadership development program across manufacturing areas.
• Gain exposure to bottling, processing, maintenance, and distribution/warehouse rotations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive performance with practical solutions.
• Analyze information and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills to business challenges.
• Experience different shifts, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts; union and non-union environments.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to relocate

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) – Manufacturing is 2-year full-time leadership development program designed to provide exposure across areas of the manufacturing, with leadership development experiences based on business needs and available opportunities.

The program provides an outstanding opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of our industry and develop skills to lead teams and drive change in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.

Potential Development Experiences in the Rotation:

• Bottling
• Processing
• Maintenance
• Distribution/Warehouse

Specific rotations, assignments, timing, and responsibilities are subject to business needs and may vary throughout the program. Participation in a particular area or rotation is not guaranteed

What You’ll Do:

• Gain experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment while developing your leadership capabilities, technical knowledge, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Identify areas for improvement and drive performance by implementing ideas and solutions to challenges within that area.
• Analyze information and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills to real-world business challenges.
• Experience different shifts such as 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts and /or union and non-union environments.
• Participating in development opportunities are designed to build your technical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications/Requirements

We are looking for individuals who are leaders, curious, driven, analytical, and eager to learn. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Required:

• Candidates completing a Bachelor’s or Masters in an engineering discipline between May 2027 and August 2027 are eligible
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, innovative, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for active learning
• Team player with effective communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Willingness to relocate

PREFERRED

• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG)

• Relevant experience such as a prior internship or co-op

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pay attention to detail

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.