Distillery Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

Step into a hands-on leadership role at the core of our distillery operations, where you’ll lead people, processes, and production that define the Barton 1792 Distillery team. This role puts you on the floor driving performance, quality, and safety across a high-impact operation. You’ll have real ownership, from shaping daily output to influencing long-term investments, all while developing a large, skilled team. If you’re energized by solving problems in real time and building something tangible every day, this is where you’ll thrive.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & develop team members across the distillery, setting the standard for performance, safety, and pride in product
• Oversee daily operations, troubleshoot issues in real time, and ensure production runs efficiently and meets quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with engineering to boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and compliance efforts, ensuring accurate data, strong performance, and adherence to regulations
• Support long-term planning, including capital investments, while maintaining control of inventory and operational readiness

Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am on 2,2,3 schedule

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of related manufacturing or production experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a team-based environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• 3+ years of supervisory/technical experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Managing in a union environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMP, and HACCP principles with strong planning and organizational skills

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.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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