Manufacturing Supervisor

Sazerac Company; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily processing operations that support the bottling schedule while ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee batching, blending, filtration, inventory, and team performance in a safe manufacturing environment, driving improvements and cost control through strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily processing operations to meet the bottling schedule while ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee batching, blending, filtration, ingredient receiving, inventory management, and team performance.
• Drive safety culture and monitor safety, food safety, environmental, quality, DOT, Hazmat, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach and develop team members, manage performance, and promote employee engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams for audits and objectives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, 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 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

The Production Supervisor leads daily processing operations that support the bottling schedule while ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role oversees batching, blending, filtration, ingredient receiving, inventory management, and team performance in a safe, high‑performing manufacturing environment. You'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and make a direct impact on production performance, quality, and cost. Success in this role comes from balancing people leadership, operational execution, and a commitment to safety and quality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily processing operations including batching, blending, filtration, ingredient receiving, inventory management, and resource planning to meet production schedules.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, quality, DOT, Hazmat, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and improve operational performance metrics including product loss, labor efficiency, overtime, quality, and production costs.
• Coach, develop, and lead team members through performance management, employee engagement, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross‑functional teams to support audits, compliance, and business objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, processing, receiving, or production operations.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in beverage processing, food and beverage manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Experience with inventory control, perpetual inventory systems, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment and working with beverage processing equipment.

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.