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This position follows a regular Tuesday through Saturday dayshift schedule; however, flexibility is required to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Quote from Hiring Manager:

The Old Forester Distillery is an interactive, consumer experience designed to showcase the craftsmanship and authenticity of Old Forester, America’s first bottled bourbon. We will give our consumers a look into how Old Forester comes to life and each team member will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and authenticity of this experience as they interact with our consumers throughout their visit to our Homeplace.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

Under the leadership of the Old Forester Distillery Operations Manager, the Quality Control Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, training, and compliance of the Food Safety and Quality Systems for Old Forester Distillery. Coordinates and directs activities in the sampling, treatment, and adjustment of spirits to support daily production. Acts as a liaison between QC and operations to ensure adequate support to meet quality standards, production schedule and efficiency targets. Responsible for directing the qualitative analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods samples collected throughout the spirits manufacturing process. Has ultimate authority regarding chemical analysis, treatment, adjustment, and approval for production.

What You Can Expect:

• Directs process and material quality control of incoming raw and test materials.

• Monitors and ensures product quality throughout production, packaging, and cooperage.

• Coordinates sampling, treatment, and adjustments for daily production needs.

• Implements and maintains the food safety management system and relevant certifications (e.g., SQF).

• Conducts qualitative analysis on raw materials, intermediates, and product samples, ensuring adherence to standards.

• Leads Quality Control activities, including product and finished goods quality control, and sanitation.

• Partners with operations and packaging teams to meet established material and product quality specifications.

• Ensures execution of internal and external audits and follows up on corrective actions.

• Monitors production paperwork and package appearance on bottling lines, addressing discrepancies and holding materials as necessary.

• Oversees lab equipment maintenance and quality programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Backup support during holidays, weekends, or other operational needs.

What You Bring to the Table

+ 3 years of experience in the beverage/food industry in quality control.

+ Proven ability to lead in a production environment, with a strong track record of driving process ownership and improvement, as well as providing people leadership—this experience may come from formal leadership roles or by stepping in to lead teams during periods of need or transition.

+ Knowledge of analytical methods and laboratory procedures, including general laboratory equipment.

+ Demonstrates strong food safety knowledge while actively expanding expertise through ongoing learning and professional development.

+ PCQI certification or must be able to obtain it within 6-12 months of hire date.

+ Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of analytical procedures and techniques to the completion of complex assignments.

What Makes You Unique

+ Associates degree in a science discipline such as Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, Biology or related field.

+ Demonstrated olfactory/sensory discriminating skill.

Who We Are:

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

Function: Quality

City:

Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00009171