Stave Mill Supervisor

Sazerac Company; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac Company in Kentucky seeks a Stave Mill Supervisor to lead daily stave sawing, guide a team of hourly workers, and uphold safety and quality on every shift. You’ll collaborate with the Stave Mill Manager and maintenance to plan schedules, maintenance, and continuous improvement in a hands-on leadership role.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of fast-paced manufacturing experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily stave mill shift operations, ensuring schedules and safety standards are met.
• Lead, train, and develop hourly Team Members on the shift.
• Enforce OSHA and Company safety policies and investigate incidents.
• Monitor production efficiency, quality, and cost while driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations and keep a clean, organized mill.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As our Stave Mill Supervisor, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of stave sawing, making sure every log is turned into a quality stave ready for the next stage of the barrel-making process. You’ll guide and develop a team of hourly Team Members, keep safety and quality front and center on every shift, and partner with the Stave Mill Manager and maintenance team on schedules, upkeep, and continuous improvement. It’s a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly shape the craftsmanship behind Sazerac’s iconic spirits.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise daily stave mill shift operations, ensuring production schedules are met within safety, quality, budgetary, and regulatory guidelines
• Lead, train, and develop hourly Team Members, evaluating performance and building skills across the shift
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and Company safety policies, leading safety inspections, and helping investigate incidents
• Monitor production efficiency, quality, and cost, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Stave Mill Manager and maintenance team
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations while maintaining a clean, well-organized mill

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of experience in the logging, sawmill, or lumber industry
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.