Production Supervisor

REFRESCO; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

12 paid holidays

10 vacation days

6 paid sick days

Well-being benefit

Discount and total reward programs

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to drive performance across production lines, maintain washout timelines, and minimize downtime. The role requires leading training, coordinating with maintenance, and implementing lean improvements for efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with 4+ years in production or engineering, strong leadership, and familiarity with GMP/SQF standards within the food/beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent experience.
• At least four years in production and/or engineering in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong leadership capabilities and familiarity with food/beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive line performance, minimize downtime, and reduce changeover times across lines.
• Prepare briefs, reports and attend daily inter-department meetings for planning and safety items.
• Align short/long-term production goals with daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
• Update SOPs as needed and ensure GMP/SQF compliance.
• Lead line startups, clean equipment, and plan new product runs efficiently.
• Maintain training records, develop programs, and validate training effectiveness.
• Lead shift debriefs and project work including capital improvements.
• Participate in safety meetings and drive process-improvement teams.
• Develop plant knowledge of support systems and communicate expectations clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

SQF knowledge

Multi-tasking

Coaching / training

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field

4 years in production/engineering environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor will drive production/manufacturing results through ownership and accountability, ensuring that budgeted performance is reached on all lines and that line performance objectives—including changeover objectives—are met. The role requires maintaining washout timelines, limiting downtime, and working with maintenance to ensure appropriate handshakes, PM program adherence, and training/knowledge sharing. Development and implementation of sustainable systems to improve production efficiencies are key responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Constantly focus on improving line performance, limiting downtime, and improving changeover times on all lines.
• Develop and deliver effective briefs, reports, and meetings. Attend all inter‑department meetings daily to coordinate plans, complete required safety items, cross‑train employees, ensure GMP and SQF compliance, verify QC checks on running product, and conduct visual observation of running product.
• Understand short‑term and long‑term production goals and targets, and align them with daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Continuously monitor and update SOPs as needed.
• Plan and execute effective line startups, ensure all equipment is cleaned, and plan new product runs efficiently.
• Implement the Production Department training matrix, maintain accurate records, develop training programs, track effectiveness via weekly evaluation forms, certify completion, and periodically validate training.
• Lead shift change meetings (debriefs) to communicate essential information for business flow.
• Lead projects including capital improvements on production lines, support systems, new product runs, packaging or container changes, consumer complaint investigations, and line issue investigations using Six Sigma tools.
• Attend safety meetings and lead process‑improvement teams to generate ideas for line efficiencies.
• Develop plant operations knowledge of main support systems, understanding their impact on plant operations.
• Communicate clearly with the team about expectations, monitor performance, and address inefficiencies through coaching, positive motivation, or formal disciplinary action when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

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

Position‑Specific Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, & Outlook) and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Understanding of operational electrical and mechanical systems; troubleshooting; and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of SQF, responsibility for food safety/quality, and ability to take action when issues arise.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in an organized, detailed manner under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work alternate shifts if production needs arise.

Physical Demands

• Continuously standing or walking.
• Requires moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment is repetitive.
• Ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

Benefits

• 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 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 days.
• Well‑being benefit.
• Discount and total reward programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.