Stave Preparation Department Lead

Sazerac Company • East Bernstadt, KY

7d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The stave prep line lead position will lead a group of team members in the prepping of staves for stave jointers. Must have a strong knowledge of wood defects / sap, and the ability to spot defects. Will ensure the staves meet the standards the jointers require to joint staves. They must ensure that production goals are met. Must be able to keep track of production totals and report them. Must be a good communicator with their team and with other line leads.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• High school diploma or ged equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Good physical health. for example; capable of working on your feet, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Yes previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Exceeding expectations across all customer segments, including external and internal customers. Needs in all areas are anticipated and requests and complaints are addressed as much as possible to the satisfaction of all customers. Creating raving fans of
• Comprehensive safety program developed and led by team members and managers to include safety training initiatives, written safety programs and rules tailored to the work of individual departments and designed to at least meet Federal, State and provincial safety requirements.
• PDS system design and implementation to include active PDS evaluation for each team member with regular feedback sessions between team member and manager, overall grid rating for each team member, 360 degree feedback program. Identify the #1 Skill to be developed by each team member.
• An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. All are evaluated in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility.
• Operate the facility in such a way that it is driven by quality and customer service. Strive for excellence in operations and focus on the upfront procedures and processes that drive the award winning results.
• Continuous communication and reinforcement of company culture. Team Member assessment of culture monitored on regular basis via Sazerac Culture Survey and limited use of Best Places to Work surveys. Tangible results in improvement of culture scores based on survey feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees