Production Supervisor

Refresco; Concord (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Benefits

401(k) with Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a Production Supervisor to drive manufacturing results, own line performance, and collaborate with maintenance to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals.

You will lead start-ups, coach operators, and push continuous improvement across all lines. The role requires an engineering degree with four years in production or engineering, strong leadership in a fast-paced setting, and Lean manufacturing and SQF knowledge.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering field and 4 years of production/engineering experience.
• Strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Food/beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems a plus.
• Lean manufacturing and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Improve line performance and reduce downtime across all lines.
• Lead safety and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance for PMs and changeovers.
• Develop training plans and track effectiveness.
• Lead line startups and support product changes.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Production Supervisor will drive production/manufacturing results through ownership and accountability; ensure budgeted performance is reached on all lines; meet line performance objectives including changeover objectives; maintain washouts to required timelines; limit downtime. This position will work with maintenance to ensure appropriate operations/maintenance 'handshakes', PM program adherence, training/knowledge sharing; communicate and redirect maintenance efforts to meet quality and productivity goals. Develop and implement systems to improve production efficiencies that are sustainable and repeatable.

Shift: 2-2-3 schedule, rotating days/nights quarterly

Essential Functions

• Must constantly focus on improving line performance, limiting downtime, improving changeover time on all lines. Ensure mechanical knowledge is communicated to all techs and operators as needed.
• Develop and deliver effective briefs, reports, meetings. Attend all inter-department meetings each day to coordinate plans, complete any required safety items, cross train employees, ensure GMP and SQF compliance, verify QC checks on running product, verify all line checks are being performed, and complete visual observation of running product.
• Understand and know the short-term as well as long-range goals and targets for production and how they tie to the daily/weekly/monthly production plan.
• Continual monitoring and updating of SOP's as needed.
• Plan and execute effective line startups, ensure cleaning on all equipment is maintained, plan new product runs effectively.
• Implement the Production Department training matrix to maintain an accurate record of employees in need of training. Document expert knowledge and develop training program around that information. Track effectiveness of training thru weekly evaluation form. Certify each employee has completed training and are fully qualified and periodically validate.
• Lead meetings with employees at the end/beginning of a shift (debrief) communicating needed information for the business flow.
• Lead on projects to include but not limited to capital improvements on production lines and support systems, new product runs, packaging or container changes to existing products, consumer complaint issue investigations, line issue investigations including six sigma tool uses.
• Will also attend safety meetings and lead process improvement teams to generate ideas to improve efficiencies on the lines or any topic so designated.
• Develop plant operations knowledge of the main support systems needed to run an effective plant. Knowledge of the major pieces of support equipment that are essential to running the plant and impact of problems with these systems.
• Must communicate clearly with team what is expected and monitor performance and address inefficiencies thru coaching and positive motivation and/or formal disciplinary action, if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate Degree in an Engineering related field (or equivalent experience) plus four (4) years experience in a production and/or engineering environment required.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a fast-paced production environment required.
• Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred.

Position-Specific Skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, & Outlook) with the ability to learn new applications as required.
• An understanding of operational electrical and mechanical systems is a plus. Troubleshooting and Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• An understanding of SQF, responsibility for Food Safety /Food Quality and the responsibility to take action when notified or becomes aware of any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an organized, detailed manner, given limited time frames.
• Must be flexible to work alternate shifts if production needs allow.

Physical Demands:

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work Environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate - This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco

Pay Range

$70k - $92k annually, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

Status: Exempt

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Vacation Days and 6 Paid (Sick) Time OffDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Criteria

Behaviors

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well