Ingredient Control - Lead

Carolina Beverage • Cold Spring, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

With roots dating back to 1874, Cold Spring Brewing is a leader in contract beverage production, serving customers nationwide from our state-of-the-art facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. As one of the most diverse and flexible beverage manufacturers in the country, we produce everything from teas and energy drinks to malt-based beverages. Through the Ingredient Control Manager and Supervisor, this position oversees all Ingredient Control pre-weigh processes during their shift. This position is also responsible for keeping the Manager and other management informed of the above process in addition to being the liaison between the company and customer. This position is responsible for leading kit assembly for the production plant including pre-weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow detailed instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and procedures in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Production environment is preferred, but not required.
• Forklift certification

Responsibilities

• Being sensitive to Confidentiality Agreements, works as liaison between the company and customer.
• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
• Trains and leads, as well as communicates effectively with all co-workers.
• Works to minimize change over time.
• Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.
• Ensures co-workers follow recipes and directions, “to the letter.”
• Oversees kitting, preparation for kitting, movement to storage and all associated record keeping.
• Ensures FEFO (First Expired First Out) is being followed with all ingredient consumption.
• Responsible for evaluating and making suggestions for the continuous improvement of processes in area of responsibility.
• Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and works properly at peak efficiency.
• Pre-weigh Ingredients following customer specific recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas responsible for.
• Assists in conducting physical counts on customer owned inventories
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning 1st of the month following 6 months
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees