Processing Manager

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, Buzz Ballz, 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.

1820 Spirits/Boston Brands of Maine located in Lewiston, Maine is a division of Sazerac Manufacturing. 1820 Spirits is a producer of distilled spirits and efficiently produces the highest quality product with a highly engaged and talented workforce. The company operates a state‑of‑the‑art facility on ten acres in Lewiston, Maine. With the capacity of six bottling lines the company looks forward to continuing a track record of success.

The Processing Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the Processing Department. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient movement of bulk inbound and outbound shipments, managing blending and filtering activities, and maintaining the highest quality standards for products prepared for bottling. The Processing Manager will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with TTB‑approved formulas and MBBM working formulas while driving operational excellence in a fast‑paced production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in operations, enjoys mentoring teams, and takes pride in delivering high‑quality products.

• Lead and manage all processing operations, including bulk shipments, blending, and filtering
• Ensure compliance with TTB‑approved formulas and internal working formulas
• Oversee and develop a team of processing employees, providing direction, training, and performance feedback
• Collaborate with quality, bottling, and logistics teams to meet production goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or production environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Hands‑on experience with processing and batching operations
• Prior supervisory or people‑management experience

• Experience in the alcohol beverage industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• ISO and/or HACCP implementation or management experience