About the role
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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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.
Company/Location Overview
Buffalo Trace Distillery, a National Historic Landmark and the most award-winning distillery in the world, is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, with a rich distilling tradition that dates back to 1787. We take great pride in our world class customer service, making the finest quality products, and providing customers, tourists and business travelers with a unique, enriching experience not found at any other distillery in the world.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Why This Role Is Exciting
In this role, you’ll
🥃 Lead a high-impact team responsible for managing thousands of barrels of aging whiskey📈 Develop leadership skills while working directly with experienced operations leaders🔧 Solve real operational challenges and drive process improvements🏛 Work in a historic distillery that blends tradition with modern production systems🚀 Build a career path in operations leadership
What You’ll Do
Lead the Warehouse Team
Supervise daily barrel warehouse operations and union personnel
Foster a culture of
teamwork, accountability, and safety
Support employee development and maintain positive labor relations
Keep Operations Running Smoothly
- Coordinate barrel and whiskey movements using inventory and tracking systems
- Manage inventory control, cycle counting, and warehouse logistics
- Ensure operations meet production schedules and department goals
Champion Safety & Quality
Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with
personal safety, food safety, environmental, and quality standards
Maintain the highest standards for whiskey quality and handling
Improve How We Work
Partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and operational challenges
Identify opportunities to
improve efficiency and processes
Lead or support continuous improvement projects
Grow as a Leader
Work closely with the Barrel Warehouse Manager to build
leadership, operations, and technical skills
Gain experience in
team management, production operations, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications/Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Required
Bachelor’s degree
Strong
communication and leadership skills
Excellent
organization and planning ability
Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Passion for
safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to work collaboratively with teams across operations and maintenance
Preferred
3–5 years of experience
in manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environments
Exposure to
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as OSHA, FDA, or TTB
Interest in
building a long-term career in operations leadership
Work Environment
Our warehouse operations are active industrial environments.
You should be comfortable
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Working 8+ hour shifts with occasional overtime
Operating in
loud, humid environments around moving equipment
Maintaining
strong attention to detail and quality standards
Join the Legacy
At Buffalo Trace Distillery , every barrel tells a story. Some of the whiskey you help manage today will age for 10, 15, or even 20+ years before it reaches someone’s glass.
If you’re ready to
lead teams, improve operations, and be part of a historic distilling tradition
, we’d love to meet you.
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