Buffalo Trace Distillery, a National Historic Landmark and the most award-winning distillery in the world, is a family-owned company based in Franklin County, Kentucky, with a rich distilling tradition that dates back to 1787. We take great pride in our world class customer service, making the finest quality products, and providing customers, tourists and business travelers with a unique, enriching experience not found at any other distillery in the world.

Why This Role Is Exciting

In this role, you’ll:

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Lead a high-impact team responsible for managing thousands of barrels of aging whiskey

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Develop leadership skills while working directly with experienced operations leaders

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Solve real operational challenges and drive process improvements

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Work in a historic distillery that blends tradition with modern production systems

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Build a career path in operations leadership

What You’ll Do

Lead the Warehouse Team

Supervise daily barrel warehouse operations and union personnel
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety
Support employee development and maintain positive labor relations

Keep Operations Running Smoothly

Coordinate barrel and whiskey movements using inventory and tracking systems
Manage inventory control, cycle counting, and warehouse logistics
Ensure operations meet production schedules and department goals

Champion Safety & Quality

Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with personal safety, food safety, environmental, and quality standards
Maintain the highest standards for whiskey quality and handling

Improve How We Work

Partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and operational challenges
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and processes
Lead or support continuous improvement projects

Grow as a Leader

Work closely with the Barrel Warehouse Manager to build leadership, operations, and technical skills
Gain experience in team management, production operations, and regulatory compliance

What We’re Looking For

Required

Bachelor’s degree
Strong communication and leadership skills
Excellent organization and planning ability
Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to work collaboratively with teams across operations and maintenance

Preferred

3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environments
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as OSHA, FDA, or TTB
Interest in building a long-term career in operations leadership

Work Environment

Our warehouse operations are active industrial environments.

You should be comfortable:

Lifting up to 50 lbs
Working 8+ hour shifts with occasional overtime
Operating in loud, humid environments around moving equipment
Maintaining strong attention to detail and quality standards

Join the Legacy

At Buffalo Trace Distillery, every barrel tells a story. Some of the whiskey you help manage today will age for 10, 15, or even 20+ years before it reaches someone’s glass.

If you’re ready to lead teams, improve operations, and be part of a historic distilling tradition, we’d love to meet you.

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management
Warehouse Experience
ERP & MRP Systems