Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Morehead Mill

 We seek motivated candidates to fill a night shift Production Supervisor position at our Morehead Mill. A typical day for a Production Supervisor includes overseeing a manufacturing production line that produces or assembles components for white oak barrels. The supervisor is responsible for creating daily work schedules, following standard manufacturing procedures, and monitoring operations to ensure that they meet product specifications and production targets. 

They are responsible for resolving production issues and addressing workers' questions about processes, methods, or equipment. Additionally, the supervisor provides training on new processes or equipment and is involved in onboarding new employees. They oversee quality testing on finished assemblies to confirm adherence to tolerances and product specifications. Furthermore, they review daily assembly production records to identify trends or potential performance issues. 

Compensation consists of: Base pay, profit sharing, quarterly KPI's and bi-annual KPIS.  

Night Shift: 6:30 p.m - 5:00 a.m. Mon-Thur. OT on some Fridays. (Training will take several months and will take place on the day shift before transferring to complete training on nights.)

Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor 

• - Lead and manage plant or shift production workers.


• - Direct and coordinate departmental or shift production activities, ensuring adequate staff are scheduled to operate the line.


• - Supervise adherence to all plant safety rules and regulations and provide safety orientation and training for employees.


• - Enforce compliance with safety standards.


• - Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.


• - Oversee employee development and conduct annual performance reviews.


• - Document incidents, disciplinary actions, and accident/injury reports when necessary.


• - Assist in the development of job procedures.


• - Inspect materials and collaborate with the Quality Team to address quality defects.


• - Assist in training new team members by developing a training plan for all production positions and ensuring that employees are properly trained in their assigned areas.

Competencies and Skills of a Production Supervisor 

• - Strong critical thinking skills


• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• - Experience in production or manufacturing operations; knowledge of process optimization is a plus


• - Familiarity with safety policies and procedures


• - Ability to manage performance and understand KPI metrics


• - Experience in supervision, staffing, and scheduling


• - Capability to coach, mentor, and inspire team members and co-workers


• - Self-motivated and goal-driven with strong leadership abilities

Employee Benefits  

Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay & Bonuses


• Medical Insurance (Deductible: $750 for single, $1500 for family)


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Long Term Disability


• Paid Vacation


• 401(K)

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

 Our Culture  

Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and communities flourish. 

 We are always looking for hard-working people to join our team. A great work-ethic, dedication, and reliability are a few of the characteristics that we look for.

 Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.