Maintenance Team Lead

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.

The Maintenance Team Lead is a hands-on leader responsible for guiding a small team of skilled mechanics and electricians to ensure the reliable operation, repair, and upkeep of assigned production equipment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe workplace, supporting production goals, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance operations.

The Maintenance Team Lead proactively identifies equipment issues, communicates priorities, and partners closely with Maintenance Technicians, the Maintenance Supervisor, and the Maintenance Manager to deliver world-class operational performance.

What Will You Be Doing?

Safety & Compliance

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture and working toward zero recordable incidents

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

• Report and investigate safety concerns, near misses, and incidents

• Participate in safety inspections and audits

Maintenance & Operations

• Lead preventative and reactive maintenance activities to support production demands

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems

• Anticipate equipment issues and communicate risks and priorities clearly

• Own and follow standard operating procedures for assigned equipment and areas

• Support defect-free production through reliable equipment performance

Team Leadership

• Guide and support maintenance technicians through daily priorities

• Foster teamwork, accountability, and strong communication

• Help develop team members’ skills through coaching and feedback

• Model professionalism, fairness, and integrity

Continuous Improvement

• Actively identify and implement process improvements

• Support KPI performance and operational excellence initiatives

• Participate in performance development and career growth discussions

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a safety-first, team-oriented culture

• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement

• Play a key role in maintaining high-quality, award-winning operations

• Contribute to a workplace recognized for teamwork, pride, and continuous improvement

What Are We Looking For?

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

• Physically capable of standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and squatting

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs without assistance

Preferred

• Previous leadership or lead experience in maintenance

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated interest in ongoing skill development and career growth

Physical Requirements

• Operate industrial equipment safely

• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Perform work in industrial environments, including climbing ladders and working on feet for extended periods

• 11 paid holidays and vacation
• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more