Production Supervisors (Bottling / Beverage)

Sazerac Company • Carrollton, TX

94d • $72,000 - $109,000

About The Position

BuzzBallz is a woman-owned, family-operated company founded in 2009 in Carrollton, Texas. It all started with a high school teacher’s idea to create fun, ready-to-drink cocktails in a unique spherical shape, and it took off from there. Today, we’re known for bold, flavorful beverages made with quality ingredients and a commitment to sustainability. From local beginnings to becoming a nationally recognized brand, we’re building a team that shares our passion for creativity, continuous improvement, and doing things differently.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years production supervisory experience in a manufacturing or high volume production environment.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Bottling experience in a food, beverage, alcohol is a huge plus.
• Have knowledge of machine operations, conveyor belts, 5s, lean manufacturing, 5 Why's.
• Good math skills and ability to analyze production activities to achieve production goals.
• Problem solver, can initiate and implement solutions to daily operational issues.
• Team player, can work well with other management team to maintain efficiency of workflow and procedures.
• Ability to train and coach new employees or employees on new machines.
• Adheres to and enforces GMPs, PPEs, and other protocols for safety and efficiency of the production floor.
• Forklift driving experience a plus.
• HACCP, FSSC, GMP knowledge is a plus.
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Has supervisory responsibility involving shift staffing, performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Basic understanding of programs such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO, HACCP, 5S, FSCC, etc.
• Responsible for the Food Safety Policy and GMP Program to assess potential food security risks and to ensure food security preventive measures are being implemented and routinely audit regarding the manufacturing, handling, and storage of all food ingredients as well as finished goods.
• Collaborates with the Batching, Maintenance, Inventory, Transportation and Planning department to ensure production schedules are met.
• Ensures all team members are trained and work in compliance with company practices, regulatory requirements, GMPs, HACCP and FSSC expectations.
• Actively drives participation and ownership of staff in improving factory KPI’s through teamwork.
• Provides direction to Line leads on team member coaching and development, employment decisions, and resolving issues through conflict resolution.
• Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of team members and Associate Partners with Human Resources for recruitment, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Collaborates with department leadership to plan preventative maintenance for production equipment.
• Continuously reviews line and team performance and adapts the process to achieve the end goal.
• Partners with the Quality Department to prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Finished Goods and Non-Conforming Raw Materials.
• Manage a safe working environment through safety team involvement with a target of TRIR of 2.5.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• FSA options
• 401k with employer matching
• PTO
• Free lunch on weekdays
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees