Senior Beverage Production Manager

Refresco; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Well-being Benefit

Total Rewards

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Production Manager II to drive and optimize the production process and lead the Plant Production team toward safety, quality, and cost targets.

You will mentor supervisors, manage training, and coordinate cross‑department efforts to improve yields and prevent downtime. The role requires proven leadership in a fast-paced beverage setting, strong Excel/SAP skills, and a focus on lean principles and quality programs.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a high-speed beverage production environment preferred. Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations.
• Conduct daily meetings as required with direct reports to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate closely with all departments to improve quality, drive efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products. Foster a positive team environment to promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Possesses a practical understanding of SQF and HACCP and can address inquiries related to both.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to a production manufacturing schedule, effectively communicate issues or deviations with the appropriate parties and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to mobilize resources and lead efforts to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Follow all Quality Control and Production line standard operating procedures.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Conduct required GEMBA walks through the plant.
• Supports and encourages a culture of Refresco Values.
• Develops strategies focused on energy and waste minimization.
• Participates in the development of the annual department budget & strategic long-term planning
• Develop and communicate business results as required.
• Support Safety Committee with their goals to promote a strong safety-focused culture.
• Perform as back up to the Plant Leadership as required.

Skills

Leadership

High-speed production

Deadline pressure

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Operations/Management)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Production Manager II to drive and optimize the production process and lead the Plant Production team toward safety, quality, and cost targets.

You will mentor supervisors, manage training, and coordinate cross‑department efforts to improve yields and prevent downtime. The role requires proven leadership in a fast-paced beverage setting, strong Excel/SAP skills, and a focus on lean principles and quality programs.