Quality Assurance and Safety Specialist

Company Overview

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family‑owned business with nearly 400 years of history and operations in the United States and worldwide. The company produces award‑winning bourbons and whiskeys such as Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye, as well as popular spirits brands including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. The Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and the Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the “world’s most award‑winning distillery.”

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and flexibility of products, services, and operational processes.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety and food‑safety programs—including training, written procedures, and department‑specific requirements—that meet or exceed federal, state, and provincial regulations.
• Implement and maintain quality systems such as FSSC 22000, ISO, and HACCP programs, partnering with teams and regulatory agencies to create practical compliance solutions.
• Support a customer‑focused culture by identifying needs, resolving concerns, and improving experiences for internal and external customers.
• Design and support the Performance Development System (PDS), including evaluations, regular feedback, 360‑degree feedback, performance ratings, and individualized skill‑development plans.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, food science, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• HACCP experience.
• GMP/food‑safety knowledge.
• OSHA/safety training experience.
• Preferred: Supervisory or people‑leadership experience.
• Preferred: Previous food & beverage industry experience.
• Preferred: Demonstrated sensory‑evaluation aptitude.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits that may vary by location and work type.

Next Steps

After applying, a recruiter will review your application and contact qualified candidates. The interview process may include a phone screen, hiring‑manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders, with possible additional steps or assessments depending on the position. Applicants not selected to move forward will be notified via email. For assistance, email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.