Bottle Production Supervisor

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor to manage daily line operations, train staff, and ensure safety compliance. The role focuses on developing employees to meet company standards and maximize production efficiency.

You will oversee equipment operation, supervisor responsibilities, and documentation such as MSDS sheets and safety records, while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain smooth production flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year associate degree in operations management or related field.
• 1–3 years of food production experience and 1–3 years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operation of production lines and prioritizes tasks for the work group.
• Trains and develops employees to ensure standards are met.
• Ensures policies, standards and procedures (OSHA and safety) are followed.
• Communicates status and feedback verbally and in writing to the team.
• Reviews production reports, quality sheets, and time cards; approves time-off requests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Depalletizer

Filler

Packaging Equipment

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

To ensure the highest quality products are produced in a safe, accurate manner by training, developing and managing our employees according to established company standards, in order to maximize production efficiencies.

Essential Functions

• Manages trains and develops employees to ensure that they are performing job duties in accordance with established standards.
• Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g. OSHA and safety compliance, Federal/State/Local Laws).
• Oversees daily operation of production lines; reviews all departmental activity daily to prioritize tasks for work group, troubleshoots problems that could result in downtime on the lines.
• Communicates with co-workers and other employees verbally and in writing regarding the status of production, departmental activities, operational feedback and other information.
• Completes, reviews and maintains daily production reports, quality check sheets, work orders, MSDS sheets, safety records and other paperwork according to established company policy; reviews and approves time-off requests and time cards.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information (e.g. department budget information, capital expenses), employee information (e.g. discipline and wage information) and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Contacts and communicates with suppliers regarding problems and issues with raw materials.
• Operates production equipment (e.g. depalletizer, filler, packaging equipment) to ensure production line continues to operate during employees' breaks.

Education Level

Minimum - 2 Year / Associate Degree in operations management, business management or related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred - 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in operations management, business management or related field.

Experience

1-3 years of food production experience. 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of beverage industry; high speed packaging machines and production equipment; general management principles; Microsoft Office Suite. Skill in: internal customer service; training and coaching; Ability to: train, develop, lead and manage a team; work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate a computer, copier, two way radio; be trained on operating all production line equipment (e.g. filler, depalletizer, forklift); delegate; problem solve; troubleshoot problems with production equipment; make suggestions to improve processes; resolve conflict. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.