Production Supervisor

Refresco; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beverage solutions provider as a Production Supervisor, overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will lead a team, drive efficiency, and improve product quality in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Well-being Benefits

Discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in manufacturing, preferably beverages.
• Experience in fast-moving packaged goods and machinery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Food Science, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Forklift Certification

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

Reporting to the Manager Production, the Supervisor Production is responsible for overseeing beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, supervising personnel to meet daily production targets, and ensuring compliance with SOPs, food safety, health and safety policies, and equipment monitoring. They drive process improvements, labor reporting, and efficiency, delivering high-quality products in a cost-effective manner.

Shift: Nights, 12-hour rotation

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards as per corporate, customer, and regulatory bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Lead and direct the work of other employees.
• Have authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Conduct daily meetings with shift leads to identify and resolve issues.
• Draft and post weekly employee schedules based on production requirements and communicate with the department manager regarding problems or changes.
• Collaborate with all departments to improve quality, drive efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products. Foster a positive team environment.
• Possess operational knowledge of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Perform changeovers efficiently, ensuring correct settings and parts, and no mechanical defects.
• Record all necessary production and quality information accurately.
• Understand and address inquiries related to SQF and HACCP standards.
• Read and adhere to production schedules and SOPs; communicate issues effectively.
• Identify production or machine issues through visual and auditory cues.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Conduct GEMBA walks through the plant.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions with end-of-shift duties.
• Provide training and cross-training to meet production schedules, quality, and safety standards.
• Oversee specific plant areas if designated (e.g., blow molding).

Requirements

Competencies include continuous improvement, troubleshooting, documentation, safety and compliance, communication, training, leadership, ownership, and time management.

Education and experience require a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; a degree in Food Science, Business, or related discipline is preferred. 3-5 years in manufacturing, preferably beverages; SAP experience is a plus.

Skills include experience in fast-moving packaged goods, machinery knowledge, and shift flexibility. Forklift certification may be required.

Working Conditions

Environment involves noise, temperature extremes, and repetitive tasks. Must be attentive and detail-oriented. Schedule includes weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, with a minimum 75% floor presence. Requires good coordination, dexterity, and ability to handle mental stress.

A Career with Refresco

We value leadership, empowerment, and growth. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, well-being benefits, and discounts.

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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