Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Packaging Engineering Manager Job Locations US-KY-Louisville Posted Date 14 hours ago(6/2/2025 5:39 PM) # of Openings 1 Category Operations Type Regular Full-Time 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, 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/Responsibilities Ensure packaging components assemblies for new and existing packages are designed, specified, controlled and tested resulting in fitness for purpose. Provides a skilled resource to lead the design, evaluation and testing prior to production. To delegate appropriate supporting actions to the Packaging Engineer.

Responsibilities

Design and approving package specifications for new packaging items. Approval of new bottle, closure, and corrugate items. Attend testing at supplier or production sites may be required. . To actively participate as chief resource for package design creation in order to minimize cost and shorten development timelines. Direct Packaging Engineer in testing of design implementation.Review and approve supplier performance, to introduce new products and changes to products efficiently and cost effectively. Participate, lead, and manage as required in the introduction of new packages, the integration of acquisition brands, and alterations to existing specifications. Will be required to travel 1/4- 1/3 of workload for oversight of implementation at plants. Supervise PE in maintenance of digital database, design, development with all packaging components, that is user friendly.Identify packaging improvements and technology which will lower our carbon footprint or our cost. Assist the Procurement team on qualification testing for such items. Coordinate tests with local plant managers. Submit budgetary recommendations.Assist with technical data as required. Follow through in digital storage filing system for all specifications for transparency and utilization in the RFQ process with suppliers. Contribute to performance development by establishing standards for packaging specifications for products and testing.Reduce and eliminate materials and packaging nonconformance by assuring that packaging supplies are approved by FDA and other regulatory agencies as required by law. Maintain a digital file of all components that touch the product to include the caps and bottles. Regularly monitor the internet to identify current and future packaging trends and regulations. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.Implement a PDS plan that will move toward improving at least one competency per year and improve performance against position description outcomes. Document progress and roadblocks with comments in the PDS system.Identify career goals and desired career path to work towards with manager. Document within CDS, and continually develop skills to achieve identified goal, for career development and/or advancement. Develop plan for direct report, and coach towards goals. Qualifications/Requirements

Must

Ability to communicate with all levels of an orgAbility to handle multiple tasks at one timeExcellent oral & written communication skillsStrong analytical and technical skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)Experience in process design, implementation and improvementBachelors Degree in Engineering related discipline7 years relevant experience (minimum)

Preferred

APICS Certification or Six Sigma CertificationExperience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall

 

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Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

Competitive PayComprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. 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.

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