Bottle Room Line Lead

Carolina CoPacking; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Carolina CoPacking in Kentucky seeks a Bottle Room Line Lead to set up the line, run daily operations, and ensure production aligns with FDA, USDA, SQF, and BRC standards within a food manufacturing facility. The role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of production processes, schedule adherence, and hands-on problem solving to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will coach the bottle room team, develop production schedules, oversee compliance, and partner with safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC regulations and food safety standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office; ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the bottle room team.
• Maintain and implement bottle room policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop bottle room associates to enhance skills and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Production oversight

Team development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PURPOSE

The Bottle Room Line Lead in Food Manufacturing is responsible for the setup of the line, line operation and ensuring that production is n within a food manufacturing facility, ensuring that all processes comply with FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC standards. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive knowledge of production processes, schedule adherence deadlines, mechanical aptitude food safety regulations, quality assurance, and production efficiency.

JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Competencies

• Provide strategic direction and lead the bottle room team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC guidelines.
• Oversee Production, assist in the development and management of production schedules.
• Manage day-to-day production procedures.
• Monitor production processes for efficiency and quality.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC regulations and food safety standards.

Additional Requirements

• Ensure that all bottle room associates comply with all safety policy and procedures
• Proficient in All MS Office Programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent math skills
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the bottle room team.
• Maintain and implement bottle room policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop bottle room associates to enhance skills and performance.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure bottle room production complies with FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC regulations and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC guidelines and industry best practices.
• Oversee the development and implementation of food safety programs within the bottle room production area.

KPI Responsibilities

• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure bottle room production success.
• Analyze KPI data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to achieve and exceed KPI targets.
• Report on KPI performance to senior management and stakeholders.

Health and Safety

• Promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Implement and enforce health and safety policies.
• Ensure all associates are trained and follow safety programs and work with Safety Manager for continuing education and training drills.
• Address and mitigate any safety risks or incidents

Benefits:

• From top-notch medical, vision, and dental coverage to ensure you are in the best shape, to our 401K plan that secures your future, we have got you covered.
• Take time away from work and enjoy paid time off and special "dream" days that allow you to recharge and pursue your passions.
• Join us for exciting company events that bring us together as a team, fostering camaraderie, building confidence, and optimizing positive morale.
• And do not forget about your personal and professional growth – our education reimbursement program allows you to invest in yourself and elevate your skills.