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Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.Position SummaryThe 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 PositionKey ResponsibilitiesSafety & ComplianceMaintain a strong safety culture and ensure all Team Members comply with Company and OSHA safety requirementsKeep safety top of mind at all times and prevent unsafe work practicesReport all safety concerns, near misses, and incidents immediatelyParticipate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigationsMaintain clean, organized, and debris-free work areasProduction & OperationsLead day-to-day production activities for the assigned shiftProvide direction and oversight to production Team Members across all positionsMonitor production flow, staffing, and work assignments to meet output goalsEnsure work is performed according to established standards and proceduresSupport accurate execution of production schedulesQuality & Customer FocusEnsure product meets quality specifications and performance standardsMonitor quality throughout the shift and address issues in real timeSupport the delivery of defect-free product produced on time and in fullUnderstand and work within established standards to deliver consistent, high-quality resultsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentProvide guidance, coaching, and support to Team MembersPromote teamwork, fairness, and respectful treatment of all employeesSupport skill development through training, coaching, and on-the-job learningImprove at least one skill annually as agreed upon with supervisionActively participate in personal career development planningContinuous ImprovementMonitor all positions daily and identify opportunities for improvementParticipate in continuous improvement efforts, including TPM and PDCA activitiesRecommend ideas to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performanceSupport KPI action plans and productivity initiativesRegulatory & Environmental ComplianceEnsure operations comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and regulatory requirementsSupport environmental programs including air emissions, wastewater, and waste management as applicableTake corrective action when issues are identified and escalate concerns as neededQualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or GEDMust be at least 18 years of agePrevious experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environmentAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong integrity, accountability, and teamwork skillsPhysically capable of working on feet, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and liftingPreferredExperience in logging, sawmill, lumber, or wood products manufacturingExperience with inventory control or production tracking processesFamiliarity with continuous improvement concepts (TPM, PDCA)Physical RequirementsAbility to operate industrial equipment as requiredAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistanceAbility to work in an industrial environment with physical demandsMUSTAbility to communicate with all levels of an orgExcellent oral & written communication skills2 years relevant experience in a fast paced environmentPREFERREDStrong planning and organizational skillsBachelor's Degree2 years Experience in the logging, sawmill or lumber industry