Tampico Bottling Company, a growing company with corporate offices in Chicago, has an immediate opportunity for Production Supervisor in our Palestine location.ABOUT US: Bottling Irresistible - Discover Flavors of Fun! Here at Tampico Bottling, we are constantly striving to create moments of joy for our consumers through our products and an awesome culture for our employees! Besides working with one of the top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality products at the best value.Our dedicated and inquisitive team is behind everything we do, we are always improving. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits such as vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, ESOP, and the option to participate in the company's 401K plan. We can only imagine what the future holds, but we know it will be irresistible. POSITION SUMMARY:The Production supervisor is responsible for managing and supervising the personnel and all manufacturing activities. This position is expected to maintain and promote a safe work environment while maintaining or exceeding the company's food safety standards. This role is directly responsible for the effective training and development of Operators. They are also responsible for implementation of policies, programs, and procedures. The Production Supervisor must identify opportunities for plant operation improvement and effectively develop and implement the necessary improvement plan. This position reports to the Production Manager.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the efficient and timely execution of manufacturing schedule while continually looking to improve material usage variance (scrap) and labor cost.
- Achieve regulatory compliance and improve safety, production quality and product specification compliance by ensuring the adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, and all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations regarding production and QEHS.
- Ensure effective training is provided to manufacturing workforce in all aspects of manufacturing operations and improve overall operator's performance and skill level through cross-training and clear performance standards and expectations.
- Maintain and report on production KPI's, schedule achievement and material usage.
- Lead assigned Continuous Improvement projects, and consistently seek to improvement the processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
- Ensure required sanitation and housekeeping on the equipment and areas are performed as scheduled.
- Report all technical, quality, safety, logistic, personnel or any other issues to manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ Years Experience working in a Food/Beverage manufacturing plant; 1+ years experience as a Production Supervisor
- High School Diploma / GED Required; Associates degree in Management, Science or Engineering preferred
- Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, communication, leadership, mathematical and reading skills
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft office suite
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)
- Able to work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot, humid, noisy and dusty
- Able to stand or sit for prolonged hours, lift 50 lbs. and climb stairs
- Required to work 3rd shift
- Must reside in Palestine, Texas area
NOTE: Relocation is not provided for this position. No phone calls please.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions may evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.Tampico Bottling Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.