Operations Coordinator - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Company OverviewBuild 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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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 Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka on site, and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies. www.buffalotrace.comJob Description/ResponsibilitiesThe RoleThis is a hands-on coordination role at the center of our Craft Bottling operation — and a stepping stone to supervision. You'll own the label and medallion preparation process for our Blanton's and Barrel Select lines, keeping production running smoothly by staying ahead of inventory needs, managing schedules, and supporting a small team of temporary employees.Day To Day, You Can Expect ToTrack upcoming production needs and manage component inventoriesPrepare labels and medallions in accordance with production schedulesPrint labels and medallions, and troubleshoot printing equipmentCoordinate with the Barrel Select team and brand managers on customer-specific medallionsHandle logistics for shipments to other sites and work closely with the distribution centerCreate sample boxes for customersMaintain accurate tracking spreadsheetsProvide immediate support to the production line as neededCollaborate across all levels of the organizationCore hours are 2nd shift, with overtime and occasional 1st or 3rd shift coverage required based on production demands.Qualifications/RequirementsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong written and verbal communication skillsSolid planning, organizational, and analytical abilitiesComfort with numbers and basic mathematical applicationsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel especially)A proactive, problem-solving mindsetManufacturing experience is a plusAPICS or Six Sigma certification is a bonus