Barrel Finishing Lead - 2nd Shift

Since 1958, Robinson Stave has been making quality oak bourbon barrels to meet the needs of a burgeoning industry. We are committed and diligent about maintaining the highest quality standards for our barrels to ensure they produce the best bourbons in the world. Behind great barrels are great people.  We are always looking for compassionate, qualified team members who share our vision and values of hard work, quality and enthusiasm. Come join our efforts to become a highly recognized and respected builder of bourbon barrels and one of the industry’s most-desired places to work!

BARREL FINISHING LEAD

Job Overview: Responsible for the cooling lanes through the barrels being loaded on the truck, and the steel department. They must ensure that barrels leaving our cooperage meet the quality standards of our customers. They will take the lead in troubleshooting when quality issues arise with the barrels in final inspection. Must be a good communicator with their team and with other line leads

PRIORITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST

• 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.

PREFERRED

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

EXPERIENCE

MUST

• Must show continuous growth in each position
• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.