Assistant Processing Manager

Sazerac Company Overview

About Sazerac

Build your career at Sazerac — an independent, American family-owned company with nearly 400 years of rich history. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double-digit growth every year, producing and marketing some of the most celebrated bourbons and whiskeys in the world: Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Our portfolio also includes iconic brands like Fireball, Svedka, Southern Comfort, BuzzBallz, Goldschläger, and more. We’re proud of our award-winning culture — our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and Buffalo Trace Distillery holds the title of the world’s most award-winning distillery.

Company/Location Overview

About The Glenmore Distillery

The Glenmore Distillery has been a cornerstone of the Owensboro community since the late 1800s. One of only four distilleries permitted to operate during Prohibition — for medicinal purposes — Glenmore carries a legacy unlike any other. Acquired by Sazerac in 2009, the distillery is now home to one of the largest and most modern bottling facilities in the country and remains one of Owensboro’s most significant employers.

For more information, please visit www.sazerac.com.  

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Role

The Assistant Processing Manager leads the day-to-day operations of our Processing Department — from production planning and raw material management to blending, filtering, and formula compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing 10 processing areas with over 200 tanks, 5 supervisors, and 48 processors.

You’ll be a key driver of safety, quality, efficiency, and team development — and a critical partner in delivering the exceptional spirits our customers expect.

What You’ll Do

Operations & Production

• Lead 10 processing areas (200 tanks), 5 supervisors, and 35 processors to meet production targets within safety, quality, budget, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with processing and materials coordinators on accurate production booking and TTB compliance documentation.
• Manage bulk spirit shipments to other Sazerac facilities and minimize flavor inventory and ingredient expiration.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion and enforce OSHA, HACCP, and company safety policies throughout the Processing Department.
• Lead the development of safe operating procedures to reduce the frequency and severity of workplace incidents.
• Investigate EH&S incidents to identify root causes and drive corrective action.

Quality & Efficiency

• Monitor batching, filtering, and product accuracy to ensure standards and ISO requirements are consistently met.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve yields and throughput without compromising quality.
• Drive waste reduction and juice loss minimization while keeping labor costs on target.

People & Culture

• Lead your team in a way that reflects Sazerac’s values — respect, fairness, and a genuine commitment to making this a best place to work.
• Foster a team environment where every employee feels empowered to contribute and exceed customer expectations.
• Understand your team’s career goals and actively support their development and succession planning.
• Partner with your manager to build and execute your own Career Development Plan.

Qualifications/Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in CPG or process industries
• Proven track record with LEAN, Continuous Improvement, and Kaizen initiatives
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (maintenance, quality, safety)
• Effective communicator across all levels of an organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

• Experience with processing and batching operations
• 2 years of people management experience
• 2 years managing in a union environment
• Strong analytical and technical skills

Salary range - $84,000 - $126,000

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

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Salary : $84,000 - $126,000