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.
Company/Location OverviewBuffalo 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. www.buffalotrace.com
Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Role
This is a hands-on coordination role at the center of our Craft Bottling operation — and a stepping stone to supervision. You'll own the label and medallion preparation process for our Blanton's and Barrel Select lines, keeping production running smoothly by staying ahead of inventory needs, managing schedules, and supporting a small team of temporary employees.
Day to day, you can expect to:
- Track upcoming production needs and manage component inventories
- Prepare labels and medallions in accordance with production schedules
- Print labels and medallions, and troubleshoot printing equipment
- Coordinate with the Barrel Select team and brand managers on customer-specific medallions
- Handle logistics for shipments to other sites and work closely with the distribution center
- Create sample boxes for customers
- Maintain accurate tracking spreadsheets
- Provide immediate support to the production line as needed
- Collaborate across all levels of the organization
Core hours are 2nd shift, with overtime and occasional 1st or 3rd shift coverage required based on production demands.
Qualifications/RequirementsWhat We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid planning, organizational, and analytical abilities
- Comfort with numbers and basic mathematical applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel especially)
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
- APICS or Six Sigma certification is a bonus
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Culture and BenefitsSazerac 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Planning, organizational, and analytical abilities
- Comfort with numbers and basic mathematical applications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Manufacturing experience
- APICS certification
- Six Sigma certification
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What We Do
Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned spirits producer and marketer with operations in the United States and around the world. It makes and markets award-winning bourbon and whiskey brands such as Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye, alongside Fireball, Southern Comfort, and other spirits. Its portfolio spans more than 450 brands, produced at renowned distilleries.
