Stave Mill Line Lead

Sazerac Company•Medon, TN

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. NOTE: This is a 2nd Shift Position

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