Stave Mill Line Lead

Sazerac Company • Medon, TN

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About The Position

The Stave Mill Line Lead is responsible for the safety, production, and quality performance of an assigned shift within the stave mill operation. This role provides day-to-day direction to production team members, monitors all positions daily, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The Line Lead is a servant leader who leads with integrity, accountability, and teamwork while ensuring production goals are met in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong integrity, accountability, and teamwork skills
• Physically capable of working on feet, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• 2 years relevant experience in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logging, sawmill, lumber, or wood products manufacturing
• Experience with inventory control or production tracking processes
• Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts (TPM, PDCA)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years Experience in the logging, sawmill or lumber industry

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all Team Members comply with Company and OSHA safety requirements
• Keep safety top of mind at all times and prevent unsafe work practices
• Report all safety concerns, near misses, and incidents immediately
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Maintain clean, organized, and debris-free work areas
• Lead day-to-day production activities for the assigned shift
• Provide direction and oversight to production Team Members across all positions
• Monitor production flow, staffing, and work assignments to meet output goals
• Ensure work is performed according to established standards and procedures
• Support accurate execution of production schedules
• Ensure product meets quality specifications and performance standards
• Monitor quality throughout the shift and address issues in real time
• Support the delivery of defect-free product produced on time and in full
• Understand and work within established standards to deliver consistent, high-quality results
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Team Members
• Promote teamwork, fairness, and respectful treatment of all employees
• Support skill development through training, coaching, and on-the-job learning
• Improve at least one skill annually as agreed upon with supervision
• Actively participate in personal career development planning
• Monitor all positions daily and identify opportunities for improvement
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including TPM and PDCA activities
• Recommend ideas to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance
• Support KPI action plans and productivity initiatives
• Ensure operations comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and regulatory requirements
• Support environmental programs including air emissions, wastewater, and waste management as applicable
• Take corrective action when issues are identified and escalate concerns as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED