Batching Blending Supervisor

Refresco•Fort Gibson, OK

About The Position

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)

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma or GED, Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related discipline or field preferred.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferable food/beverage industry with a blending/batching background.
Knowledge of food safety and security standards, and governmental regulatory relating to the food / beverage industry.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs