Processing Supervisor

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description The Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment while supervising personnel to complete the daily production targets. The Processing Supervisor ensures full compliance with SOPs, food safety, health and safety, administrative policies; preventive monitoring of equipment, labor reporting, process improvements, yields. Essential Functions Responsible for direct supervision and utilization of equipment, materials, and people on the production lines. Adhere to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas. Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements Front line supervision of plant hourly employees to ensure production criteria is met without compromising quality or employee safety Provide supervision and leadership to maximize plant efficiency and performance. Conduct daily meetings with day and afternoon shift lead hands to identify and resolve issues. Draft and post weekly employee schedules based on production requirements in accordance with the CBA Liaison with the Maintenance Department to ensure, operational deficiencies are rectified in a timely manner Liaison with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure quality is not compromised. Liaison with the Shipping Department to ensure customer service level is maximized. Daily walk through the plant including but not limited to the production area. Ensure production personnel are maintaining good housekeeping practices and end of shift cleanup is conducted daily Provides training and cross-training to assure production schedules are met within budget, product specifications, quality requirements and safety standards. Reviews, evaluates, counsels, disciplines and discharges employees as necessary to ensure the department meets or exceeds productivity requirements Evaluates and recommends improvements to product manufacturability Back up to the Operations Manager as required Requirements Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience) plus three (3) years of related experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry. Position-specific Skills: Experience in Food/ Beverage Manufacturing preferred Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint Ability to analyze and solve problems results-oriented Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written Work Environment: Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight. Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time. Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive. Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments. A Career with Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include: Medical/dental/vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid holidays and vacation Well-being benefits Discount programs Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Refresco Beverages, Inc. Refresco Beverages, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have been engaged in a search shall submit résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé to this career site to be eligible for placement fees.