Materials Supervisor

Sazerac Company•Frankfort, KY

16d•$71,038 - $106,557•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Supervisor oversees hourly personnel in the Receiving/Materials department and ensures the efficient flow of materials across Processing, Maintenance, and Bottling operations. This role is responsible for supervising freight deliveries, verifying materials such as caps, corks, and closures, managing inventory, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating with Accounts Payable for timely invoice processing.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree
Inventory management experience
Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds without assistance
Ability to work 8-hour shifts and overtime if necessary
In-person job attendance required
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts
High attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Alcohol Beverage Industry or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Experience managing in a union environment
Experience in an ISO/FSSC certified facility
Familiarity with Yard Management Software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Power BI

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce all OSHA and company safety regulations.
Lead the department’s safety program by developing and executing safe practices and operating procedures.
Assist in the investigation of EH&S incidents to minimize workplace accidents.
Supervise receipt, unloading, and verification of bottling materials (closures, labels, bottles, adhesives) and goods for other departments.
Ensure accurate recording of shipments in company systems to maintain inventory integrity.
Plan and coordinate trailer movements to minimize double handling and ensure uninterrupted bottling operations.
Maintain adequate supplies of knockdowns for Bottling and Shipping.
Collaborate with Bottling to identify non-conforming materials and provide detailed supplier feedback.
Maintain and monitor the non-conforming materials database in Power BI.
Partner with the corporate Quality Supply team to drive material improvements.
Supervise hourly Materials employees to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Train and evaluate employees, identifying skill gaps and creating improvement plans.
Develop personal career development plans with the Materials Manager to enhance skills and competencies.
Foster a respectful, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to contribute.
Compile daily bottling efficiency reports.
Issue purchase orders for plant materials and coordinate with AP for invoice payments.
Adjust bottling schedules and release bottles for production when the Materials Manager is unavailable.
Communicate material shortages to planning and bottling teams to prevent production delays.
Serve as a professional point of contact between vendors, truck drivers, and Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Ensure timely communication of material status to meet internal and external customer requirements.