Operations Manager - GSD

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.

The Operations Manager will lead day-to-day operations for our New Hampshire facility, driving a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with site leadership to improve operational performance, strengthen employee development, and support efficient manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead facility operations with a focus on safety, food safety, quality, efficiency, and service performance
• Develop and support team members through performance management, coaching, and ongoing feedback initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across processes, products, and operational systems
• Partner with leadership teams to implement operational standards and solve complex business challenges

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience leading organizational change and driving process improvements

Preferred:

• APICS, Lean, Six Sigma, 6S, or TPM certification
• Experience with beverage processing and related manufacturing equipment
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence programs

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. 

The annual salary range for this role is $98,961 - $123,701. 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. 

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].

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