Processing Technician Lead

About the role

BuzzBallz is a woman-founded, ready-to-drink cocktail brand launched in 2009 in Carrollton, Texas. Known for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a fun, distinctive approach to beverages, BuzzBallz quickly grew from a local idea into a nationally recognized brand. In 2024, BuzzBallz joined Sazerac, one of the world’s most respected and family-owned spirits companies with more than 400 years of heritage and a global portfolio of iconic brands like Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Fireball, 99 and Southern Comfort. Together, we combine BuzzBallz’s creativity and innovation with Sazerac’s craftsmanship, scale, and operational excellence. We’re building teams that value safety, quality, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way—while still having fun along the way.

Responsibilities

The Processing Technician Lead is responsible for leading daily processing operations including blending, batching, filtering, transferring, and product preparation in accordance with approved formulas and company specifications. This role ensures production schedules are met, oversees inventory accuracy and bulk material handling, and provides final approvals prior to bottling. The Lead serves as a floor leader—training and guiding Processing Technicians, supporting the Processing Supervisor, and driving safety, quality, and operational efficiency across the processing function.

• Lead day-to-day processing activities to support bottling schedules
• Execute and oversee blending, batching, filtering, and transferring processes
• Review and verify inventory readings; support bulk receiving and material tracking
• Document blending volumes and coordinate with the laboratory for product approval
• Provide final product approval prior to bottling
• Train, coach, and support Processing Technicians on processes and best practices
• Serve as a point of escalation for processing-related issues on the floor
• Support the Processing Supervisor with scheduling, troubleshooting, and workflow coordination
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment

Core Priorities

• Safety: Lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment and enforcing safety standards
• Compliance: Ensure all processes meet regulatory requirements, including TTB standards
• Customer Service: Deliver consistent, high-quality output to meet production demands
• Culture: Foster a team-oriented, accountable, and performance-driven environment
• Development: Support team member growth through training and feedback
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements on the floor

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Good vision and manual dexterity
• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with processing and batching activities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proven record of successful leadership
• Experience in the alcohol beverage industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing/production setting that is fast-paced and hands-on, requiring adherence to all safety and PPE requirements.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to work in wet and humid conditions
• Moderate noise level work environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Regular, reliable in-person attendance
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Schedule

Seeking candidates for the following shifts:

• Shift A: Sunday - Tuesday (6:00AM – 6:00PM) and Wednesdays (6AM – 12PM)
• Shift B: Sunday night - Tuesday night (6:00PM – 6:00AM), and Wed (6PM – 12AM Thur)
• Shift C: Thursday - Saturday, (6:00AM – 6:00PM) and Wed (12:00PM – 6:00PM)
• Shift D: Thursday - Saturday nights, (6:00PM – 6:00AM), and Thur (12:00AM – 6:00AM)