Production Supervisor- PM Shift

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Milo’s Tea Company Inc in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Production Supervisor to supervise production employees and implement policies for production needs. The role emphasizes safety, HACCP, and continuous improvement in a beverage manufacturing environment.

The position requires the ability to write reports, present to groups, and perform basic mathematical calculations, with MS Office and plant software familiarity.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in a production environment with food or beverage.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak before groups; perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Improve safety processes and behaviors to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Plan, schedule and execute production operations and establish priorities.
• Ensure process controls are established and adhered to for operational consistency.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts and plant sanitation.
• Review reports and resolve production and maintenance problems to prevent operational delays.
• Achieve stated goals for efficiency, waste, and direct costs.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operational performance and optimal utilization.
• Develop and implement standard operational and working practices.
• Manage employee performance, discipline, development and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues and strengthen employee morale.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

MS Office

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Plant software systems

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation. Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving. We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned, Certified Women-Owned business founded in 1946 with a commitment to quality, integrity, responsibility, and safety. We craft delicious teas and lemonades with real ingredients you have in your kitchen, using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. We stay true to our founder's promise: use high-quality, real ingredients, listen to our customers, and never sacrifice taste. As a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer, we lead with purpose — protecting the planet, uplifting people, and giving back through our 1% Profit Pledge. Our mission is simple: spark joy every day. We live by our values: Quality – Delivering exceptional products with integrity Integrity – Doing what’s right for our TEAm, customers, and communities Responsibility – Committing to sustainability and social impact Safety – Prioritizing well‑being in everything we do Our culture is built on the Milo’s HAT: Hungry, Agile, Together — with a mindset of growth, adaptability, and collaboration.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing. As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well‑being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed.

Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s
• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising production employees by implementing policies and recommending improvements for production needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve safety processes and behaviors to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Plan, schedule and execute production operations and establish priorities.
• Ensure process controls are established and adhered to for operational consistency.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts and plant sanitation.
• Review reports and resolve production and maintenance problems to prevent operational delays.
• Achieve stated goals for efficiency, waste, and direct costs.
• Inspect equipment to ensure operational performance and optimal utilization.
• Develop and implement standard operational and working practices.
• Manage employee performance, discipline, development and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues and strengthen employee morale.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Work closely with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment and systems to assure objectives of production are met.
• Establish line performance standards; measure, take corrective action and report results.
• Identify opportunities for moving the line/area forward in technological change and implement improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively.
• This position has responsibilities related to Food Safety and Quality.
• Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• Invest in and is an example of Milo’s Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree preferred but not required.
• Desired experience in a production environment with food or beverage industry.
• Applicants must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Office Suite to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and use of plant specific software systems.