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Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

Sazerac Company, New Albany, IN, United States


Overview

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, 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.
Company/Location Overview. Thank You For Your Interest In Northwest Ordinance Distilling, Our First Ever Facility In The Hoosier State, And The Newest Facility In The Sazerac Manufacturing Network. Founded On The Principles Of Servant Leadership And Continuous Improvement Our Entire Plant Team Works Tirelessly To Accomplish Our Vision.
Job Description / Responsibilities

This Quality Food Safety Supervisor position will be on night shift. In this role, you will lead Northwest Ordinance Distilling's effort to continually improve our Quality and Food Safety system. You’ll get the chance to create and promote a culture of quality in the organization. You’ll provide leadership and development to the laboratory technician team. This role’s direct impact will be the improvement of Quality, teamwork, measurement, increase in consumer satisfaction, compliance with our 3rd party partners and government regulations, supporting our global expansion, and reducing costs.
What You'll Do

Implement structured food safety training programs and maintain written standards tailored to departmental operations. Ensure documentation and practices consistently align with regulatory expectations.
Build and manage a performance development system with routine evaluations, feedback sessions, and 360-degree input. Identify and track key skill development priorities for each team member.
Establish processes to anticipate customer needs and resolve issues efficiently across all touchpoints. Strengthen communication channels to improve responsiveness and overall experience.
Oversee initiatives that assess and enhance operational processes through both incremental and breakthrough improvements. Support adherence to U.S. TTB requirements within manufacturing environments.
Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (STEM)
Change management experience
Strong planning, organizational, analytical and technical skills
Ability to prioritize and drive short- and long-term objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Food safety certification or proven experience working with global food safety standards
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (RCA, 5 why, Fishbone)
Culture And Benefits

Sazerac Company 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.
The annual salary range for this role is $77,136.97 - $96,421.21 (this position would be eligible for night shift diff on top of this base salary). Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.
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.

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