Bottling Supervisor

Bacardi; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Employee assistance programs

Inclusive leave

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking a Bottling Line Supervisor in Louisville to manage Angel’s Envy bottling operations, ensuring high efficiency and strict adherence to SOPs and safety standards. You will lead a team, from operators to contract staff, coordinating with maintenance and quality control for flawless production.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, continuous improvement, and strong communication across departments to meet quality and output targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 2-3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Must possess and exhibit strong ability to work cohesively with others to accomplish company objectives.
• Experience in beverage production and SAP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules for a team across a day or week aligned with production schedules.
• Supervise Bottling Line and contract staff to meet production goals.
• Support Self Directed Teams initiatives and lead on Angel’s Envy Bottling Lines.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

KPI analysis

Independent work

Stress management

SAP

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2-3 years supervisory experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Plan work schedules to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility in conjunction with published production schedules
• Effectively supervise Bottling Line employees as well as contract staffing employees to ensure production goals and efficiencies are met.
• Support Self Directed Teams Initiatives.
• Fully responsible for production on the Angel’s Envy Bottling Lines.
• Possess good working knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) performed by Bottling Line Operators.
• Ability to drive Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Ability to perform necessary SAP functions.
• Ability to effectively operate bottling line machinery as needed.
• Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions, report problems to maintenance for repair and offer technical guidance where appropriate.
• Oversee work of Bottling Line Operators to ensure completeness and compliance with packaging and quality specifications.
• Provide leadership and guidance of company safety policies and procedures and ensure all Primos work within guidelines.
• Assure all work areas are clean and orderly in compliance with 5S initiative
• Document all employee reports and ensure timely/accurate preparation and completion of all necessary paperwork including incident reports and time cards.
• Complete production reports as required.
• Partner with Manager to prepare and perform employee performance evaluation reports for Bottling Operators in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Schedule vacation time, overtime and special working hours for Bottling Line Operators in a fair and equitable manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management team.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other departments to effectively meet company goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to effectively ensure sanitation and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Possess the ability to work overtime, and outside normal schedule as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Minimum of two years on production/plant operation experience (beverage industry preferred).
• Experience on other beverage sector manufacturing field (e.g. processing, bottling, etc.) is desired.
• Must possess and exhibit strong ability to work cohesively with others to accomplish company objectives
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills with effective training abilities.
• Good analytical skills including KPI evaluations.
• Self-motivated and possess ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong commitment to dependability and timeliness.
• Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to think quickly, look for improvements in processes, challenge team to do the same.
• Effective supervising, coaching, and team building skills.
• Exhibit flexible approach and willingness to work off shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Strong commitment to team concept.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient personal computer and software skills (SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Working knowledge in relevant policies/standards such as Bacardi’s Life Saving Rules, OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.

EXTERNAL QUALIFICATIONS – DEGREE, CERTIFICATION, ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• Minimum Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 2-3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids:
• General office equipment, supplies, personal computer, computer software, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, SAP, reference materials regarding operations, engineering standards, and safety, health, and environmental issue
• Environmental Conditions:
• Work is performed in non temperature-controlled environment and in a production facility where dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, and vibration exist; and in outdoors environment where seasonal elements and weather elements can exist
• Corporate Citizenship/Responsibility:
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Promote and support the Bacardi Corporate Social Responsibility Program Protective Clothing: • All protective equipment required by company policy and/or State law.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Operational Excellence: According to the B10 Operations strategy and Bacardi’s Operating System (BOS)
• Bottling Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including but not limited to Bottling Efficiency, Right First Time, productivity, etc. are met or exceeded per departmental targets.
• All required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• All Bottling Primos trained and qualified per departmental goals.
• Meet or exceed all departmental safety requirements including, but not limited to, completion of Safety Observations, participation on Safety Committee, etc.
• Talent Development: Ensure team has clear and meaningful development plans in place and actively monitor and advance succession plans.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi,we arecommittedtoproviding ourPrimos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package ofcompensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.