Maintenance Supervisor - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Company•Frankfort, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not your average maintenance role. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a National Historic Landmark spanning 450 acres in Frankfort, Kentucky — a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka with a tradition dating back to 1773. The campus is a living piece of American history, with a legacy shaped by legends such as E.H. Taylor Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, and Elmer T. Lee. As Maintenance Supervisor, you will hold the keys to keeping this entire iconic campus running at peak performance. This is a campus-wide leadership role — not a single-line or single-building assignment. You will command a skilled team of mechanics and electricians, drive a culture of operational excellence, and leave your mark on one of the most celebrated distilleries in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of relevant maintenance leadership experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
Good vision and manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

Experience in beverage processing or distillery/manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
4+ years designing and/or implementing OSHA, HACCP, or USDA programs

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise mechanics and electricians across the full 450-acre campus, ensuring distillery, bottling, and packaging lines operate at peak efficiency.
Serve as the primary maintenance leader for the entire site — anticipating challenges, resolving issues proactively, and setting the standard for operational excellence.
Plan and implement campus-wide operational and mechanical improvements, contributing to long-term infrastructure strategies.
Inspire, coach, and develop your maintenance team — creating a culture where every technician is empowered to grow, excel, and take pride in maintaining a world-class facility.
Motivate your team with clear goals, structured development plans, and consistent recognition of high performance.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Deliver impactful technical training to maintenance technicians, mechanics, and operators, elevating skill levels across the board.
Champion a safety-first mindset across every inch of the campus — leading by example, conducting inspections, and ensuring co-workers never work unsafely.
Ensure all equipment is installed, set up, and maintained in full compliance with package specifications, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, and Environmental Policies.
Analyze and resolve quality problems related to the Maintenance Department swiftly and decisively.
Track efficiencies and production data to continuously improve yields and output across all campus operations.
Assist in preparing and managing annual operating budgets for the Maintenance Department, reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
Evaluate employee performance, identify skill gaps, and build targeted improvement plans that move the needle.