Maintenance Manager

Job Locations US-KY-Bardstown
Posted Date 22 hours ago(10/2/2026 3:03 PM)
# of Openings
1
Category
Manufacturing/Production/Warehouse
Type
Regular Full-Time

Sazerac Company Overview

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, 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As our Maintenance Manager, you'll lead the team that keeps our manufacturing, palletizing, and conveyor systems running safely and reliably. You'll partner with Plant Engineering, vendors, and contractors to bring in new equipment, drive continuous improvement through TPM principles, and build a safety-first culture across the department. This role offers the chance to shape equipment strategy, develop future leaders, and make a direct impact on the quality and efficiency of the products we're proud to make.
 
What You'll Do:
  • Lead the Maintenance team's daily operations, preventive maintenance program, and safety practices across bottling, de-palletizing, palletizing, and conveyor systems
  • Select new equipment and packaging systems, negotiate pricing and delivery, and plan installations in partnership with Plant Engineering, vendors, and contractors
  • Develop and implement TPM strategies and continuous improvement plans to boost line efficiency and reduce changeover times
  • Coach and develop Maintenance supervisors and operators through performance reviews, training, and individual development plans
  • Manage the department's operating budget, critical spare parts inventory, and compliance with OSHA and EPA

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Strong planning and organizational skills

Preferred:

  • Degree in Engineering or a related field

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