Production Supervisor

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bottled water industry seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee aseptic operations. The role involves managing manufacturing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving productivity improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant manufacturing experience, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in manufacturing, in a similar role.
• Preferred 6 years' experience in the field, role and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees engaged in manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety procedures.
• Manage resources to meet manufacturing needs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree with PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance certification

Master's Degree in related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Production Supervisor

The Aseptic Operations Supervisor is responsible for supporting, coordinating, scheduling, and maintaining all manufacturing activities. This role also supervises employees engaged in component preparations, filling, capping, autoclaving, depy glass, compounding, filtration, lyophilization, and terminal sterilization of finished products.

Essential Functions

• Ensure systems and resources meet production schedules, product specifications, SOPs, cGMPs, and safety procedures.
• Supervise and instruct manufacturing staff to adhere to GMP, safety, SOPs, and policies.
• Review and update SOPs, deviations, and CAPAs; perform roles as directed by management.
• Supervise manufacturing group leaders and hourly staff in aseptic techniques and production processes.
• Oversee all hourly employees' performance and activities.
• Develop reports on scheduling, production, equipment, and maintenance issues.
• Coordinate training needs and monitor production schedules and data.
• Drive productivity and implement strategies from management.
• Communicate goals and updates to the team.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet deadlines.
• Develop and train department employees, build morale, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Manage resources to meet manufacturing needs.
• Support investigations and document corrections timely.
• Ensure team training and SOP compliance.
• Set up and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 4 years' experience in manufacturing, in a similar role, and managing people/projects.
• Preferred: 6 years' experience in the field, role, and management.

Experience may include a combination of work and education.

Competencies

• Proficiency with tools, equipment, and work aids, with expected levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Values

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety, quality, customer feedback.
• InnovACT: Process improvement, adaptability, sharing ideas.
• Find a Way: Problem anticipation, technical coaching, teamwork.
• Empowered to be Great: Coaching, recognition, conflict resolution, clear communication.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree with PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance certification or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in related fields.

Certification/License

• Required: PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance.

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

*Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local laws.