Production Supervisor

Arcadia Beverage Co.•Arden, NC

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About The Position

As a Production Supervisor at Arcadia Beverage, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the production operations during your designated shift. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and smooth running of the production line, maintaining quality standards, organizing material consumption and leading a team of production workers to achieve production targets. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What We Do: Arcadia is a people-first organization. We exist to care for each other through our actions and values, and to share that with everyone we encounter. Arcadia Beverage has over 80 years of beverage co-packing experience and we are a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non-alcoholic / non-carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors. Our Core Values: Care Deeply Respect & Support the Whole Person Grow & Learn Everyday Celebrate & Have Fun Do What We Say We’re Going to Do

Requirements

Prior experience working in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in juice or beverage production.
Proven success in a leadership or supervisory role, overseeing production teams and processes.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other relevant food safety standards.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements from organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), depending on the location of the company.
Familiarity with principles of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Leadership skills and self-motivated.
Microsoft (Excel, Power-point, Word).
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a factory environment with exposure to various temperatures and noise levels.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in food safety (e.g., ServSafe) and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) are highly beneficial.
Additional certifications related to leadership or production management may also be valuable.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate production activities on the manufacturing floor during the assigned shift, ensuring adherence to production schedules and targets.
Monitor production processes to maintain product quality standards, conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Provide guidance, direction, and support to production team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Train new employees on production procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols, and provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance team performance.
Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, conducting safety inspections and addressing any safety concerns or violations promptly.
Maintain accurate production records, including production logs, quality control reports, and shift reports, and communicate production metrics and performance indicators to management.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, participating in problem-solving initiatives and implementing best practices to optimize production processes.
Serve as a liaison between production team members and management, relaying important information, updates, and feedback effectively and transparently.
Coordinate and organize materials for each shift, including mixing operations, bottle suppliers, and all inbound materials.
Effectively plan and manage the shift based on the production run schedule, warehouse supply requirements, and cleaning activities to ensure all employees remain productive, engaged, and aligned with daily priorities.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Possess a strong understanding of the full production cycle, with the ability to make informed decisions based on prior manufacturing experience.
Maintain a safety-first culture at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for the entire shift.
Capable of coordinating and presenting pre-shift meetings.