Beverage Blending & Filtration Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description Shape How Spirits Flow at The Glenmore Distillery

About the site: An Owensboro icon since the 1800s, The Glenmore Distillery operated through Prohibition on a limited medicinal basis and, since becoming part of Sazerac in 2009, has grown into one of America’s largest and most advanced bottling facilities.

Why this role matters

• Deliver OTIF to Bottling: Orchestrate batching cells (manual/automated/semi‑automated), continuous inline blending skids, RO water systems, and filtration to meet plan.
• Protect people and product: Lead safety and food safety programs, ensure formula/spec accuracy, and resolve quality issues fast.
• Guard the enterprise: Enforce DOT, USCG, DHS TWIC, Hazmat, and TTB compliance, from bulk alcohol/sweetener receiving (tankers, railcars, barges) to records.
• Move the numbers: Own Juice Loss, WGs/Labor $, Department OHV; drive cost projects targeting Juice Loss %, 9L/case, WGs/Labor $/hour, OT % utilization; contribute to the budget.

Your core outcomes (what great looks like)

• Safety: Zero recordables/LTAs; robust Near Miss reporting; effective accident investigations and root cause actions; compliant Class I Div I and confined space practices; proper PPE usage.
• Quality: Correct formula/spec execution; rapid issue containment to avoid losses; consistent product accuracy through batching and filtration oversight.
• Service: On‑time, in‑full product release to Bottling; reliable equipment performance; well‑coordinated staffing and tankage plans.
• Compliance: Clean internal audits (receipts, proofing, loss reporting, system transactions, equipment calibrations); strong support of all external audits; precise inventories, calibration logs, and complete 122/137 records with timely variance initialization.
• People: A respected, engaged 10‑member team that is developed through the PDS system; clear, fair leadership aligned to Sazerac’s culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a 10‑person processing team on a 4‑on/4‑off, 12‑hour night shift (6 pm–6 am).
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and tankage to execute the Bottling schedule.
• Oversee procurement and receiving of bulk alcohol and sweeteners (tankers, railcars, barges) in compliance with DOT, USCG, DHS TWIC, Hazmat.
• Supervise batching (manual and automated), inline blending skids, RO water system, and all product/ingredient filtration systems.
• Promote a proactive safety culture—deliver safety kickoff messages and sustain active Near Miss reporting.
• Analyze performance, drive cost savings, and provide input into the annual budget.
• Lead/participate in projects that support your growth and departmental goals; create and execute a personal career development plan.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Hands‑on experience in processing/receiving operations.
• Strong communication across all levels; detail‑driven with sound analytical/technical skills.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency.

Preferred

• Alcohol beverage or CPG industry experience.
• Union leadership experience.
• Knowledge of beverage processing equipment.
• Experience in inventory control, perpetual inventory, and budgeting.

Schedule and pay

Hours: 6 pm–6 am, 4 days on / 4 days off.
Salary: $74,000–$111,000. Placement within the range is based on years of directly relatable experience for the position.

Additional proficiencies

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing environment background.

Be part of the team advancing Sazerac’s vision to be the industry’s most desired place to be—and help us keep world‑class spirits flowing from Owensboro.