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INTRODUCTION

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

Reporting to the Manager Production, the Supervisor Production is responsible to oversee beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, supervise personnel to meet daily production targets, and ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, health and safety policies, and equipment monitoring. They drive process improvements, labor reporting, and efficiency, delivering high-quality products in a cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Conduct daily meetings as required with shift leads to identify and resolve issues.
• Draft and post weekly employee schedules based on production requirements and communicate with the department manager, regarding problems or changes that may be necessary.
• Collaborate closely with all departments to improve quality, drive efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Operational knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as other ancillary or offline related equipment.
• Following standard operating procedures and reading both imperial and metric measurements, perform and provide training on how to perform changeovers efficiently and carefully, ensuring the correct settings and parts are installed and that no mechanical defects exist that could damage equipment or product.
• Record all necessary information for production and quality records. Keep accurate downtime reports and documentation.
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, SOP’s, and effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to understand visual and auditory cues to identify production or machine related issues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Conduct required GEMBA walks through the plant.
• Perform all end of shift duties to ensure smooth transition for incoming shift.
• Facilitates and/or provides training and cross training to assure production schedules are met within budget, product specifications, quality requirements and safety standards.
• May be designated to oversee a specific plant area, such as blow molding.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in a fast-moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Must be available for shift work.

COMPETENCIES:

• Continuous Improvement - Commitment to identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, implementation of lean manufacturing principles or other improvement methodologies, encouragement of feedback from team members to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshooting – Proficiency in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Documentation Skills – accurate recording of production data, completion of required paperwork or electronic documentation, and maintenance of organized records.
• Safety and Compliance - Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment, enforcement of safety protocols and training of team members on safety measures, understanding of regulatory requirements related to manufacturing operations. Timely and accurately completes monthly Alchemy training.
• Communication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication with team members and supervisors, reporting issues accurately, and collaborating to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process schedule.
• Training and Development - Ability to train new hires on production processes and procedures and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for existing team members. Foster skill development and career growth.
• Leadership – Ability to lead and motivate a team, strong communication skills to effectively convey instructions and provide feedback, conflict resolution skills to address issues within the team.
• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
• Time Management - Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet production deadlines. Adjusts schedules as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Business or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably beverages.
• SAP prior experience a strong asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment- A rapid, often demanding environment where attention must be concentrated in the face of numerous changing stimuli. Work and environment are very repetitive. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.
• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
• Floor Presence Expectation: minimum of 75%.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel anticipated: Rarely.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands. Continuous requirement for decisive action.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A CAREER WITH REFRESCO

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

REFRESCO BEVERAGES INC. OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COMPETITIVE PAY AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Well-being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

JOIN REFRESCO TODAY AND ENJOY A REWARDING CAREER!

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Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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