Sazerac Company · 7 hours ago
Processing Supervisor (Blending / Compounding)
Sazerac Company is a woman-owned, family-operated business known for its bold, flavorful beverages. The Processing Supervisor will lead the blending and compounding operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving process improvements.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and schedule the prep / batching team; provide direction and coaching
Ensure raw materials are picked, weighed, kitted, and staged per formulation & SOPs
Oversee batch execution: blending, mixing, pumping, routing, sampling, real-time documentation
Verify that all operations meet food safety, GMP, HACCP, and FSSC requirements
Coordinate daily with Kitting, Production, and Quality to align schedules, materials, and priorities
Monitor yields, variances, and perform root cause analysis on formulation deviations
Audit batch records, verify lot traceability, and ensure corrective action for nonconformances
Drive continuous improvement in processing efficiency, shrink reduction, and quality
Assist with equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting in collaboration with Maintenance
Enforce safety standards, lead safety rounds, and promote a culture of accountability and compliance
Lead or contribute to new product launches, process redesigns, and scale-up efforts
Prepare reports and communicate performance metrics (yield, downtime, quality, labor) to leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related field
Minimum 5+ years experience in a processing, compounding, or blending role in food, beverage or CPG industries
Prior supervisory or leadership experience
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, regulatory standards, and batch record systems
Ability to read and interpret chemical / ingredient specifications, batching formulas, and technical documents
Competence in root cause analysis, process optimization, and problem solving
Experience with ERP, batch management software, or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
Preferred
Beverage industry or liquid processing experience
Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or similar
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, 5S methodologies
Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
FSA options
401k with employer matching
PTO
Free lunch on weekdays
Growth opportunities
Company
Sazerac Company
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.
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Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-10
New Orleans CityBusiness
2025-11-04
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