Job Description/ResponsibilitiesLead a large-scale spirits processing operation supporting nine processing areas, more than 200 tanks, four supervisors, four coordinators, and 32 processing employees. This role oversees batching, filtering, bulk spirits movement, flavor and liquid inventory, and the Personalized Barrel Program while ensuring production, quality, safety, and cost objectives are met. The Processing Manager will also partner with the plant laboratory and R&D to successfully scale and introduce new product formulas. This is an opportunity to develop a high-performing team and strengthen processing capabilities across the facility.
What You'll Do:- Lead daily operations across nine processing areas, ensuring production needs are achieved in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, budgetary, and customer requirements.
- Oversee batching, filtering, bulk spirits management, interplant shipments, and Personalized Barrel Program orders to ensure product accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Manage liquid, flavor, and ingredient inventory by improving inventory flow, controlling shelf life, minimizing expired ingredients, and reducing product loss and waste.
- Partner with the plant laboratory and R&D to develop, scale, and deliver new product formulas that meet quality, feasibility, and production requirements.
- Develop Processing Supervisors and employees through coaching, performance management, skill development, and consistent execution of safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practice
Qualifications/RequirementsRequired:- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing or processing environment.
- Supervisory experience within batching, processing, beverage production, or a related operation.
- Working knowledge of processing and batching activities, including production efficiency, quality controls, inventory management, and loss reduction.
Preferred:- Experience leading multiple production areas, supervisors, or large operational teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Culture and BenefitsSazerac 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.
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.
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