Bottling Supervisor

Bacardi • Louisville, KY

5d

About The Position

The Bottling Supervisor plans daily and weekly work schedules in coordination with production schedules and supervises Bottling Line employees and contract staff to achieve production goals and efficiencies. The role is fully responsible for production on the Angel’s Envy Bottling Lines, supports Self Directed Teams initiatives, and ensures work meets packaging, quality, safety, sanitation, and housekeeping requirements. The supervisor maintains working knowledge of bottling operators’ standard operating procedures, operates bottling machinery as needed, monitors equipment for malfunctions, and coordinates maintenance support and technical guidance.

The position uses problem solving, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, SAP, and production reporting to support operational performance. It includes documenting employee reports, incidents, time cards, and other required paperwork; partnering with the Manager on employee performance evaluations; and scheduling vacation, overtime, and special working hours fairly. The supervisor builds effective working relationships across departments, communicates with management, and provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to the team. Overtime and work outside the normal schedule may be required.

Work takes place in a production facility that is not temperature controlled and may involve dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, and vibration, as well as outdoor exposure to seasonal and weather conditions. Required protective equipment must be used. The role is expected to follow environmental, health, and safety guidelines and regulations and promote Bacardi’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Success is measured by operational performance and bottling KPIs, accurate and timely documentation, employee training and qualification, safety performance, and employee development.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of production or plant operations experience; beverage industry experience preferred.
• Strong ability to work cohesively with others to accomplish company objectives.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including effective training abilities.
• Good analytical skills, including KPI evaluation.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Able to handle a stressful, fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Able to think quickly, identify process improvements, and challenge the team to do the same.
• Effective supervising, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work off shifts.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and software, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies and standards, such as Bacardi’s Life Saving Rules, OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 2–3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent leadership experience.
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled production facility and outdoors, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, and seasonal weather.
• Use protective equipment required by company policy and/or state law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the beverage industry.
• Experience in another beverage-sector manufacturing field, such as processing or bottling.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan employee work schedules for daily or weekly tasks in conjunction with published production schedules.
• Supervise Bottling Line employees and contract staffing employees to achieve production goals and efficiencies.
• Support Self Directed Teams initiatives.
• Take full responsibility for production on the Angel’s Envy Bottling Lines.
• Maintain working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures performed by Bottling Line Operators.
• Drive problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform necessary SAP functions and operate bottling line machinery as needed.
• Observe machinery, identify malfunctions, report problems to maintenance, and provide technical guidance where appropriate.
• Oversee Bottling Line Operators to ensure work is complete and complies with packaging and quality specifications.
• Provide leadership and guidance on company safety policies and procedures and ensure employees work within guidelines.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly in accordance with the 5S initiative.
• Document employee reports and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and time cards, accurately and on time.
• Complete production reports as required.
• Partner with the Manager to prepare and conduct timely, conscientious performance evaluations for Bottling Operators.
• Schedule vacation, overtime, and special working hours for Bottling Line Operators fairly and equitably.
• Communicate effectively with the management team and maintain effective relationships with other departments.
• Ensure sanitation and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
• Work overtime and outside the normal schedule as required.
• Ensure team members have meaningful development plans and monitor and advance succession plans.
• Meet or exceed bottling KPIs, departmental safety requirements, employee training and qualification goals, and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety guidelines and regulations and promote Bacardi’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Competitive holiday and paid time off, plus additional days such as a volunteer day.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Family-friendly and inclusive leave policies.
• Incentive programs linked to company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level