Safety Manager

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the safety culture for a large, complex operation spanning a distillery, bottling hall, and distribution centers in Bardstown, KY. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how 600 team members work safely every day, while building programs that truly make a difference. If you enjoy being hands-on, driving change, and developing a strong team, this role offers both visibility and long-term growth within a fast-moving environment. 

What You'll Do:

• Lead and continuously improve safety and environmental programs across multiple sites, ensuring a safe, compliant, and proactive workplace
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive actions that prevent repeat issues and reduce overall risk
• Build and deliver training programs that engage employees and strengthen a culture of safety ownership at every level
• Partner with leadership to manage compliance, reporting, and emergency response planning while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies
• Develop and coach a small team while overseeing workers’ compensation, contractor safety, and key safety-related projects

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations with hands-on compliance experience
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• 10+ years of EHS experience, including leadership or team management responsibility
• Safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) and experience leading site-wide safety programs
• Background in the spirits, food & beverage, or other regulated manufacturing industries

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $104,000 - $155,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

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