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Distillery Manager

Sazerac Company
Lancaster, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027
Join a growing distillery operation where you'll play a key role in driving production, quality, safety, and team performance. As the Distillery Manager, you'll lead daily distillery operations, oversee production planning, and support a high-performing team in a future state 24/7 manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on operational excellence while helping produce industry-leading spirits.

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily distillery operations to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.
  • Develop and execute production schedules while managing raw materials and production supplies.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through training, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.
  • Coach, develop, and lead production team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment.


Required

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or processing environment.
  • 3 years of leadership experience in a distillery, beverage, food manufacturing, or similar industrial setting.

Preferred

  • Engineering or related technical degree.
  • Experience in distilling, food and beverage manufacturing, or a closely related industry.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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