Bottling Supervisor

Bacardi • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Bottling Supervisor with a consumer-centric focus. The key responsibilities include planning work schedules, supervising Bottling Line employees and contract staff to meet production goals, supporting Self-Directed Teams, and being fully responsible for production on the Angel's Envy Bottling Lines. The position requires a good working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the ability to drive problem-solving and continuous improvement, and proficiency in SAP functions. The supervisor will also operate bottling line machinery, monitor for malfunctions, ensure compliance with packaging and quality specifications, and enforce company safety policies. Additionally, the role involves maintaining clean work areas, documenting employee reports, completing production reports, assisting with employee performance evaluations, and scheduling vacation and overtime fairly. Effective communication with the management team and other departments, as well as ensuring sanitation and housekeeping standards, are crucial. The role may require overtime and working outside normal schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years on production/plant operation experience (beverage industry preferred).
• Experience on other beverage sector manufacturing field (e.g. processing, bottling, etc.) is desired.
• Must possess and exhibit strong ability to work cohesively with others to accomplish company objectives.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills with effective training abilities.
• Good analytical skills including KPI evaluations.
• Self-motivated and possess ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong commitment to dependability and timeliness.
• Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to think quickly, look for improvements in processes, challenge team to do the same.
• Effective supervising, coaching, and team building skills.
• Exhibit flexible approach and willingness to work off shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Strong commitment to team concept.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient personal computer and software skills (SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Working knowledge in relevant policies/standards such as Bacardi’s Life Saving Rules, OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 2-3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules to be performed during a given day or week, by several employees within their area of responsibility in conjunction with published production schedules.
• Effectively supervise Bottling Line employees as well as contract staffing employees to ensure production goals and efficiencies are met.
• Support Self Directed Teams Initiatives.
• Fully responsible for production on the Angel’s Envy Bottling Lines.
• Possess good working knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) performed by Bottling Line Operators.
• Ability to drive Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Ability to perform necessary SAP functions.
• Ability to effectively operate bottling line machinery as needed.
• Observe machinery operation to detect malfunctions, report problems to maintenance for repair and offer technical guidance where appropriate.
• Oversee work of Bottling Line Operators to ensure completeness and compliance with packaging and quality specifications.
• Provide leadership and guidance of company safety policies and procedures and ensure all Primos work within guidelines.
• Assure all work areas are clean and orderly in compliance with 5S initiative.
• Document all employee reports and ensure timely/accurate preparation and completion of all necessary paperwork including incident reports and time cards.
• Complete production reports as required.
• Partner with Manager to prepare and perform employee performance evaluation reports for Bottling Operators in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Schedule vacation time, overtime and special working hours for Bottling Line Operators in a fair and equitable manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management team.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other departments to effectively meet company goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to effectively ensure sanitation and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Possess the ability to work overtime, and outside normal schedule as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree