Distillery Barrel Warehouse Supervisor

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:

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

Develop leadership skills while working directly with experienced operations leaders

Solve real operational challenges and drive process improvements

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

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