Batching Blending Supervisor, Nights

Refresco•Fort Gibson, OK

12h•Onsite

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. This role involves leading and directing the work of other employees and having some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions. The supervisor will work with management to ensure products are staged and batched according to the production schedule, mix batches, combine ingredients properly, and ensure compliance of pre-weigh procedures and the proper flow of cold storage ingredients. They will release approved batches to lines for production, assist with new batch start-ups, and may be required to unload sugar and alcohol trucks, complete proper paperwork, and perform material and ingredient inventories. Maintaining proper paperwork for all manufactured batches, analyzing and adjusting production processes to minimize material waste, and communicating any issues or corrections to management are key responsibilities. The supervisor must stop any production that may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert management. They will also learn and assist with the CIP/COP program, have basic knowledge of water treating and wastewater systems (potentially including water testing), perform minor machine maintenance and daily/weekly preventive maintenance, and perform special cleaning duties as needed. Responsible for proper training of employees.

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.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related discipline or field preferred.

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).
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 Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs