Production Supervisor

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Production Supervisor I to manage production line personnel, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards in a fast-paced beverage production environment. You will coordinate start-ups, monitor materials, and drive efficiency while collaborating with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, OSHA knowledge, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or related field
• Must have OSHA and production standards experience
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, organization, prioritization, problem solving and communication skills
• Computer proficiency and numerical aptitude; accounting and P&L spreadsheet experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversee production line employees and ensure safety and quality standards
• Provide corrective action to enforce policies and procedures
• Relieve employees when necessary and shut down lines when needed
• Prepare start-up procedures and set up equipment
• Check production schedule and codes; schedule hours and breaks
• Ensure proper raw materials are available for production
• Supervise flavor changes, line switches, and quality control of water and temperatures
• Monitor machinery and record hourly readings and downtime
• Learn operation of all production line equipment and forklift
• Communicate with previous shift supervisor on status
• Consult Maintenance and QC on issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organization

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication

Computer skills

Excel

P&L understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Production Supervisor I to join our team!

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.

We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers’ warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers’ warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look For In Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

Production Supervisor I

Role Overview: To manage production line employees, ensure their safety and the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds company standards, while managing cost effectiveness.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Supervises, motivates, and provides ongoing direction to production line personnel.
• Provides corrective action to enforce all policies and procedures and ensure safety.
• Relieves employees when necessary.
• Shuts down production line when necessary.
• Prepares start-up procedures, properly sets-up equipment, checks production schedule, sets production codes, examines product for daily run, schedules employee hours/breaks and ensures workstation assignments are ready to run on time.
• Ensures proper raw materials are in line for product to be run.
• Supervises flavor changes and hook-ups for correct flavor changes; changes tanks, switches lines and codes; monitors quality control of water and temperatures.
• Monitors machinery to ensure proper operation, takes and records hourly meter readings, logs down time and defective raw materials.
• Learns proper operation of all production line equipment and the forklift.
• Communicates with previous shift superintendent regarding status of production lines.
• Consults with Maintenance Mechanics and Quality Control Department regarding issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or related field required.
• Must also have OSHA and production standards experience.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, organization, prioritization, problem solving and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, numerical aptitude, accounting and P&L spreadsheet experience is also required.

Compensation And Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]