Blending Supervisor

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blending Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the entire batching operation, including staffing and training, productivity, quality, and safety. This position is also responsible for the Food Safety and Food Quality programs. This role reports to the Blending Manager and is based out of our Hendersonville, NC location.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Forklift certification 1 year
2 years’ experience in manufacturing; 1 year of supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food/beverage industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work independently
Credibility and Integrity
Build and maintain professional relationships
Microsoft Office proficient
PCQI certification

Responsibilities

Supervise daily operations of the batching, bulk tanker unloading, and staging including: following basic production scheduling, work assignments, employee supervision, counseling, employee safety and administration of company policies and procedures.
Prepare written performance evaluations and counsel employees as needed.
Resolve any employee issues and document disciplinary actions and performance recognition to all employees in their area.
Train all batching employees to include blending of all types of products produced.
Conduct training for employees (new and tenured) on proper use of equipment and department procedures.
Monitor, assess, and make modifications to training based on individual employee training needs.
Observe employee performance to ensure they follow established standards and procedures.
Obtain production schedule, review schedule requirements and communicate work schedule and goals to staff.
Monitor production status, including speeds to ensure lines are not waiting on juice.
Verify all production is within the established standards (e.g., waste, yield, etc.) Receive and resolve operation problem areas.
Supervise daily set up of machinery and equipment prior to startup for efficient and effective operation.
Perform as backup for any position up to five times per day or in an emergency situation. All these activities are directed toward ensuring the productivity of batching operations.
Determine the order of processing based on the production schedule and product availability. Visually inspect project and/or operations to ensure the quality of juice in batches are to company specifications. Oversee the checking for color, ingredients mixture, and client specifications to ensure quality.
Train employees in the set-up, safety, and housekeeping procedures and assist blenders with setup when necessary.
Work with the safety committee in investigations and preventative actions.
Communicate any hazards to maintenance as required for corrective action.
Resolve all errors related to batches. Assure all employees follow company policies, procedures, and established work instructions. Comply with all federal and local regulatory requirements and LPC company and plant procedures.
Verify the QA#s pulled are correct based on receiving log/spreadsheet.
Train new employees that are hired in the work area assigned.
Advanced knowledge of the field.
Lead by example and assist others who may need guidance.
Be accessible for employees to ask questions regarding areas of expertise.
Provide positive recognition to employees who exhibit good behavior in their work area.
Provide feedback to managers on individual and team performance.
This role will be required to taste test products as needed, up to a couple of ounces per test.
Work with corporate R&D on new product launches as needed.
Report production to Accounting, identify when finished product recounts are needed.
Monitor production yields, adjust as needed.
Review QA production records
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $2500, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases
medical, dental, and vision coverage options
growth and development potential
401-K
Life & Disability Insurance
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Fairs
Gym Membership Discounts