Stave Mill Supervisor

Sazerac; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Stave Mill Supervisor to lead daily stave sawing operations and ensure each log becomes a quality stave for the barrel-making process. You’ll guide a team of hourly workers, uphold safety and quality, and partner with the Stave Mill Manager on schedules and maintenance.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, a focus on safety, and the ability to drive continuous improvement and cost-conscious production while complying with OSHA and EPA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience in the logging, sawmill, or lumber industry (preferred).
• Strong planning and organizational skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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.

What’s Next

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.

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.