Manufacturing Intern

Sazerac Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Manufacturing Intern, where you will gain invaluable insights into the spirits industry. This 12-week summer internship offers hands-on experience in leading projects that directly impact productivity, along with professional development workshops and networking opportunities. You will collaborate with a mentor to set goals and receive feedback while working on process improvement projects across various departments. This is a unique chance to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment and potentially secure a full-time position upon graduation. If you are passionate about learning and eager to make a difference, this internship is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Workshops

Networking Opportunities

Social Activities

Philanthropic Activities

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations leadership to enhance productivity.
• Complete process improvement projects in assigned areas.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Self-Motivation

Team Player

Solution-Oriented Mindset

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Operations

Job description

Company/Location Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! 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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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 an upcoming graduate or an internship-seeking student, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Come be a part of our team, where your efforts will further enhance our story! Our Manufacturing Internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of our industry and what it takes to lead teams/change in a fast-paced and dynamic organization. This internship centers on our team's main focus: to identify and develop people leaders within Manufacturing and Operations.

Through business-critical projects, you will gain a working understanding of our industry and develop your professional skill sets, all while directly contributing to company growth. Expectations of the Manufacturing Internship: Our Interns work closely with our Operations leadership team, gain a thorough understanding of our departments and the career opportunities within each, all while working hands-on contributing to and leading projects that directly impact company productivity.

The Internship Experience:

• 12-week summer internship from May 19th 2025 to August 9th 2025
• Professional development workshops and networking opportunities
• Social and philanthropic activities
• Work with a mentor to develop project plans, set goals, and receive continuous feedback
• Complete process improvement projects in assigned areas, including bottling productions, processing, distribution, and maintenance
• Develop and write standards for assigned processes
• End of summer project presentation
• Opportunity to earn a full-time position post-graduation

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, agriculture, supply chain, operations, or related field
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, innovative, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for learning
• Team player with effective communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude
• Must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the internship
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Sazerac will not hire students who will now, or at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.