Blending Supervisor

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings: 401(k)

Bonuses: Monthly performance-based

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Carolina Beverage Group is seeking a Blending Supervisor in Mooresville, NC to lead the blending department on a 2-2-3 rotating shift. You will supervise Technicians, manage daily operations, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced beverage production environment.

You will ensure GMP and FSMA compliance, coordinate with multiple departments, and maintain safety and quality standards while training staff and improving processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or machine operation is preferred.
• Forklift experience or certification is preferred.
• Experience working with inventory systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs or HACCP food safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops Lead Blending Technicians and Blending Technicians.
• Manages the planning and daily operations of the Blending department.
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed via routine auditing.
• Completes training of Lead Blending Technicians and Blending Technicians.
• Verifies proper completion and documentation of master sanitation schedule tasks.
• Promotes a safe, positive, sanitary, and productive work environment.
• Communicates and collaborates with other departments (Ingredient Control, Production, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Planning, Accounting).
• Enforces GMP/FSMA controls and adheres to customer specifications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Inventory systems

Job description

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Position Summary

To supervise and improve the operations of the Blending department for both the assigned shift and others

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and develops Lead Blending Technicians and Blending Technicians.
• Manages the planning and daily operations of the Blending department
• Ensures that policies and procedures are followed via routine auditing
• Completes training of Lead Blending technicians and Blending Technicians
• Verifies proper completion and documentation of master sanitation schedule tasks.
• Completes progressive disciplinary action and documentation as required.
• Promotes a safe, positive, sanitary, and productive work environment.
• Ensures Lead Blending Technicians and Blending Technicians stay on task and manage time efficiently.
• Communicates and collaborates directly with other departments (Ingredient Control, Production, Shipping & Receiving, Quality, Planning, Accounting).
• Confirms ingredients delivered via tanker are within quantitative and qualitative specifications. Unloads ingredient tankers.
• Manages & assists with making batches as needed.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative evaluation of batches in the laboratory as required.
• Ensures that the team has proper PPE and consumables available to them. Reports any shortages to the Blending Manager for re-order.
• Performs CIPs on batching equipment such as storage vessels, pumps, etc.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts regarding people, processes, and equipment.
• Enforces procedures regarding Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure sanitary production and the highest level of quality according to customer specifications.
• Communicates directly with customers.
• Submits and follow up on work orders.
• Prints and assembles batch sheets & associated documentation.
• Maintains adherence to standards set forth by FSMA.
• Other duties may be assigned

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• Previous supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or machine operation experience
• Forklift experience or certification
• Experience working with inventory systems
• Knowledge of food safety practices such as GMPs or HACCP

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout 12-hour shifts
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds
• Occasionally lift heavier items, up to 100 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment when needed
• Regularly use hands and arms to handle materials, operate equipment, and complete production tasks
• Frequently reach, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or work from elevated platforms
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Possess the visual ability to safely perform essential job functions, including distinguishing colors, judging distances, and maintaining awareness of surroundings

What’s In It For You?

At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match after your first pay date to help you plan for the future.
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms

Why People Like This Role

• Work only 15 days per month on our 2-2-3 schedule
• Stable, full-time employment with opportunities to grow
• Monthly performance bonus opportunities
• Paid training provided
• Be part of a team that produces high-quality beverages from start to finish

This position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where team members play an important role in producing high-quality beverage products. Employees spend much of the day on their feet and may work in wet or humid conditions. Temperatures within the facility may vary depending on the season and production needs, including exposure to both warm and cooler conditions.

The production floor can be noisy, and required personal protective equipment includes hearing protection and hair restraints. Team members regularly work around moving production equipment and are expected to follow all safety procedures and food safety requirements.

Employees may occasionally work on elevated platforms and around cleaning and sanitation chemicals while using established safety practices and protective equipment.