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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.

Thank you for your interest in Northwest Ordinance Distilling, our first ever facility in the Hoosier state, and the newest facility in the Sazerac manufacturing network. Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works tirelessly to accomplish our vision: Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network.

This facility specializes in small format production (50mL-375mL bottles) leveraging 14 high speed production lines to produce over 13 million cases of various spirits annually. We are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop others and lead a team to success. Main focus for this role will be on shift production and driving capabilities through implementing sound manufacturing processes. At Northwest Ordinance Distilling we believe our people are our greatest asset. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. This facility operates 24/7 and this role will work an alternative work schedule.

This is an onsite Monday-Friday 1st shift role. 

The Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and daily operation of the machine shop supporting custom machinery, tooling, and change parts for complex manufacturing operations across Sazerac. You will be a hands-on supervisor, actively performing design engineering, CAM programming, and machining while providing leadership and technical oversight to design engineers and machinists. This supervisor oversees the full workflow from concept and design through fabrication, installation, and as-built documentation. In this role, you will use SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Geomagic, and 3D scanning technologies for design, reverse engineering, and manufacturing support. Manages workloads, project costs, schedules, and quality standards to ensure safe operations, production uptime, and consistent delivery of high-quality parts and equipment.

What You’ll Do:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Design, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• 2 +  years of combined experience in design engineering and CNC machining within a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a hands-on machinist, design engineer, or technical lead, with prior supervisory or working-manager responsibility. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar), CAM programming, CNC machining workflows, and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerances.
• Experience with 3D scanning and reverse engineering tools (Geomagic preferred), along with the ability to develop cost estimates, material takeoffs, and labor projections. Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and apply mechanical aptitude to complex systems.

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining, complex tooling strategies, and supporting custom machinery, automation, or capital equipment projects. Ability to apply advanced machining techniques to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Familiarity with document control, revision management, and engineering change processes, preferably within regulated environments such as CPG or food & beverage. Understands the importance of compliance, traceability, and standardized procedures.
• Experience implementing shop standards, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hands-on exposure to bottling or processing equipment, including maintenance, to drive operational improvements.

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Sazerac Company 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.