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.
Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe Bottling Manager drives continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Service and Cost across the bottling operation. This includes high speed bottling comprised of 6 lines on 4 AWS teams in a 24/7 operation; the training and development of up to 120 team members,5 supervisors and a coordinator; focusing on achieving desired culture, performance targets and delivering the lowest landed cost per 9L.
Lead the bottling department to meet and exceed customer expectations by delivering product on time, within budget and meeting quality specifications. Work with the shipping department and production planning to drive results to improve the SOAR Report, Order Fill Rate and on time shipments.Leads the safety programs for the Bottling department through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Leads the investigation of EH&S incidents. Ensure the Bottling Operation meets regulatory requirements including OSHA and EPA. Direct responsibility for bottling supervisors and team members to meet safety KPIs.Leads multi-shift bottling operation to accomplish production requirements within guidelines for safety, quality, cost, service and regulations. In collaboration with other members of the 1820 Spirits Leadership team, plans and implements operational improvements.Conducts PDS reviews with bottling supervisors and bottling coordinator to improve skills and performance of all bottling department employees. Create and execute a personal development plan with the Operations Manager to improve skills/competencies that will improve performance.Leads continuous improvement in production efficiency. Tracks data on efficiency, quality and production to improve throughput. Reduce costs without sacrificing quality or safety. Review and modify processes to ensure customer service goals are achieved and efficiency is optimized.Develop a plan to achieve career development and/or advancement goals. Responsible for developing the department team.Provide leadership in a manner consistent with the Sazerac vision. Ensure employees are treated fairly, with respect and the leadership style is supportive and inclusive across all levels of the organization. Create a team environment where each employee is encouraged to make a difference.Lead the planning and implementation of bottling operation improvements through system and process change. Leads Site New Product Development Team in developing new products, scheduling and executing trials, producing final product within timelines and budgets.Drive the continuous use of KPIs to measure and improve department performance.
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Qualifications/Requirements MUSTExcellent oral & written communication skillsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principlesWorking knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)Strong analytical and technical skillsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsBachelor's DegreeAbility to handle multiple tasks at one timeYes relevant experience (minimum)Yes Supervisory experienceAbility to handle/lead multiple tasks at one timeComfort with ambiguity and flexible to changesProven track record of developing direct reportsPREFERREDAPICS Certification or Six Sigma CertificationFamiliar with beverage processing and its associated equipment Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Sazerac and its affiliates engage in personnel decisions and administer our personnel policies without regard to race, religion or creed, color, sex or gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We affirm in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.
Sazerac requires all team members to act responsibly around alcohol and to responsibly consume alcohol. As such, the Company evaluates alcohol related offenses as part of its background check processes. Application FAQs
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