Job Description/Responsibilities
The Stave Mill Manager is the senior on-site leader for our Medon, TN stave mill, with full P&L accountability for safety, quality, production, cost and people. This is a hands-on leadership role that owns every function at the location—production, maintenance, HR and safety—and offers real ownership over the culture and results of the site. It's a great fit for a leader who enjoys balancing long-term planning with daily, on-the-floor decision-making.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the site’s complete financial performance, including the annual operating plan, labor, wood cost, maintenance spend, and capital needs
- Serve as the senior accountable safety leader, building a strong safety culture through visible leadership, training, and incident prevention
- Deliver consistent quality, output, yield, and cost performance while driving continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles
- Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across production, maintenance, HR, and safety functions
- Maintain reliable equipment and site infrastructure through preventive maintenance and successful capital project execution
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, forestry, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent relevant leadership experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leading supervisors and a sizable hourly workforce
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, operating costs, and forecasts
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving
Preferred:
- Wood products, sawmill, stave mill, or other primary manufacturing experience with full P&L ownership for a manufacturing location
- Experience as a Plant Manager, Mill Manager, Operations Manager, or comparable senior site leader
- Knowledge of federal and state OSHA and environmental regulations, with experience leading site safety systems
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in and around moving mechanical equipment, in a loud industrial environment, and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to walk the mill, log yard, and stave yard frequently, including uneven surfaces and stairs
- Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance
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 varydepending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.
What’s Next:
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.
Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].
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