Manufacturing Supervisor

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, Buzz Ballz, 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.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies.

Position Overview:

As a Bottling Supervisor at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac), you will lead the day-to-day operations of assigned bottling lines. You’ll supervise production teams, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost, and output. You’ll play a key role in delivering defect-free products on time and within budget while fostering a positive, safe, and performance-driven team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Execution & Operational Excellence

• Lead daily execution of bottling line operations to meet production plans while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, yields, and throughput, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance.
• Utilize data and systems to proactively identify production risks and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions in real-time to maintain operational flow.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Direct, coach, and develop a team of hourly production associates to achieve high levels of engagement, safety, and performance.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture through consistent feedback, recognition, and performance development.
• Partner with HR and management to manage team schedules, attendance, performance reviews, and corrective actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing all OSHA and company safety policies; conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Support company initiatives to achieve zero safety incidents and champion a safety-first mindset throughout the team.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and quality compliance standards including OSHA, FDA, TTB, and internal food safety programs.

Quality & Food Safety

• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards, product specifications, and sanitation requirements throughout bottling processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, working closely with QA and production teams to prevent recurrence.
• Execute Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure documentation is completed in compliance with internal and external standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and…