Blending Supervisor

Manna Beverages; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manna Beverages in Indianapolis is seeking a Blending Supervisor to lead the Blend Room team and optimize the blending of beverage ingredients. You will develop methods to utilize personnel and resources efficiently and determine overtime needs on certain projects.

You will drive cost reductions, maintain safety and quality standards, and collaborate across departments to meet customer deadlines while coaching and developing staff for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret specifications.
• Experience with blending processes in beverage manufacturing.
• Proficient in data analysis and problem solving.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Supervise all day-to-day activities of the Blend Room and personnel.
• Provide Blend Room operators with proper tools and training to ensure products are blended safely, consistently, and per instructions.
• Monitor production flow to minimize downtime and product loss while meeting deadlines.
• Organize and schedule staffing to complete Blend Room activities as required.
• Set and maintain high standards for quality and safety through teamwork.
• Interpret specifications and assign duties to workers; monitor results and provide coaching as needed.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring process steps, control points and equipment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years experience in Food Processing or Bottling

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Language

English Required, Spanish a plus

Physical Demands

Yes

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Summary

The Blending Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in blending ingredients to manufacture beverages. The Blending Supervisor develops methods to utilize personnel and resources in the best possible ways and determine whether overtime is needed for certain projects. The Blending Supervisor assists in developing more cost-effective processes and reducing waste while also increasing productivity and employee satisfaction.

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Supervise all day-to-day activities of the Blend Room and personnel.
• Provide Blend Room operators with proper tools and training to insure all products are blended in a safe, consistent manner and in accordance with specific blending instructions.
• Monitor production flow to insure products are made in a timely fashion so as to minimize downtime and product loss.
• Organize and schedule staffing to insure all ancillary Blend Room activities are completed as required.
• Set and maintain a very high standard for quality and safety by creating a culture of trust and team work.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Plans flow of materials through department.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Assists employees in completion of job duties when needed.
• Provides Safety training and guidance to department employees.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
• Asks for and provides feedback
• Holds self and others accountable
• Supportive and collaborative of team members
• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers
• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

Experience for Success

• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.
• Computer Literate (Word, Excel and Outlook. Highly proficient in Excel.
• Must have strong analytical abilities/skills (Uses data to help make decisions).
• Solution Oriented and Process Driven.
• Ability to direct and advise people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Build a positive team, morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Delegates work assignments appropriately.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be well versed in basic math and algebra.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Education

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• 3 years relevant experience in Food Processing or Bottling Company.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.