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Buffalo Trace Distillery lists this Maintenance Supervisor - Buffalo Trace Distillery opportunity in frankfort, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance SupervisorThe opportunity:This is not your average maintenance role. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a National Historic Landmark spanning 450 acres in Frankfort, Kentucky — a fully operational distillery producing bourbon, rye, and vodka with a tradition dating back to 1773. The campus is a living piece of American history, with a legacy shaped by legends such as E.H. Taylor Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, and Elmer T. Lee.As Maintenance Supervisor, you will hold the keys to keeping this entire iconic campus running at peak performance. This is a campus-wide leadership role — not a single-line or single-building assignment. You will command a skilled team of mechanics and electricians, drive a culture of operational excellence, and leave your mark on one of the most celebrated distilleries in the world.What you'll do:Lead Campus-Wide Maintenance OperationsDirect and supervise mechanics and electricians across the full 450-acre campus, ensuring distillery, bottling, and packaging lines operate at peak efficiency.Serve as the primary maintenance leader for the entire site — anticipating challenges, resolving issues proactively, and setting the standard for operational excellence.Plan and implement campus-wide operational and mechanical improvements, contributing to long-term infrastructure strategies.Drive Team Success & Build a Winning CultureInspire, coach, and develop your maintenance team — creating a culture where every technician is empowered to grow, excel, and take pride in maintaining a world-class facility.Motivate your team with clear goals, structured development plans, and consistent recognition of high performance.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.Deliver impactful technical training to maintenance technicians, mechanics, and operators, elevating skill levels across the board.Ensure Safety, Quality & Compliance — AlwaysChampion a safety-first mindset across every inch of the campus — leading by example, conducting inspections, and ensuring co-workers never work unsafely.Ensure all equipment is installed, set up, and maintained in full compliance with package specifications, Food Safety, OSHA, HACCP, and Environmental Policies.Analyze and resolve quality problems related to the Maintenance Department swiftly and decisively.Optimize Performance & Manage ResourcesTrack efficiencies and production data to continuously improve yields and output across all campus operations.Assist in preparing and managing annual operating budgets for the Maintenance Department, reducing costs without sacrificing quality.Evaluate employee performance, identify skill gaps, and build targeted improvement plans that move the needle.Qualifications/Requirements:What you'll bring:Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant maintenance leadership experienceProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Strong ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneouslyGood vision and manual dexterityPreferred QualificationsExperience in beverage processing or distillery/manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles4+ years designing and/or implementing OSHA, HACCP, or USDA programsWorking hours are 6pm-6am on a rotating 2-2-3 scheduleWhy join our team?Lead maintenance across one of America's most iconic and historic distilleriesShape the future of a 450-acre campus that is a National Historic LandmarkJoin a company with 20+ consecutive years of double-digit growthCompetitive salary, full benefits, and a culture that invests in your developmentBe part of the team behind the world's most award-winning distillery
Worksite address
frankfort, KY, 40601, US
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