Batching Blending Supervisor

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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

The Batching Blending Supervisor is responsible for the execution of processing and batching products ensuring proper usage of materials and the processing schedule.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm (hours may vary based on production needs)

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• 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.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Work with management to ensure products are staged and batched according to the production schedule.
• Mix batches, combining ingredients properly according to the established mixing instruction and/or SAP.
• Ensure compliance of Pre-weigh procedures.
• Ensure movement and proper flow of Cold storage ingredients.
• Release approved batches to lines for production. Assist with new batch start up as needed.
• May require unloading sugar and alcohol trucks completing proper paperwork.
• May require material and ingredient inventories as needed.
• Maintain proper paperwork for all manufactured batches.
• Analyze and adjust production processes to minimize material waste.
• Communicate with management about any issues or corrections to be made relating to batches or production schedule.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team
• Learn and assist CIP/COP program.
• Basic knowledge of water treating and wastewater systems. May require water testing.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Perform special cleaning duties as needed.
• Responsible for proper training of employees.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to read and interpret measurements.
• Background in processing batches.
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Must pass forklift certification program.
• Able to read and understand metric system.

Competencies:

• Continuous Improvement - Commitment to continuous improvement practices to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshooting - Proficiency in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Process Monitoring - Capability to monitor and adjust processes to maintain consistency and quality of the product.
• Communication Skills
  - Clear and effective communication with team…