What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance and Safety Specialist position at Sazerac Company?
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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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.
Help shape the quality and safety culture at one of Sazerac’s most unique operations. As the Quality Assurance & Safety Specialist, you'll lead initiatives that strengthen food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety while partnering closely with teams across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact through continuous improvement, problem-solving, and building systems that support long-term operational success.
What You'll Do- Lead and maintain quality, food safety, and workplace safety programs to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and improve Quality Management Systems, including HACCP, FSSC 22000, and other food safety programs.
- Conduct audits, inspections, training, and corrective action activities to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, solve problems, and improve processes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability throughout the organization.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 3 years of quality assurance, food safety, quality systems, laboratory, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Experience implementing and managing HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO, or similar quality and food safety systems.
- Experience in food & beverage, beverage alcohol, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a related manufacturing environment.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience with sensory evaluation programs, quality software systems, or compliance-related process improvement initiatives.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Sazerac 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.
Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.
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