Production Blending Manager

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Responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of blending and processing of manufactured juice. Oversees supervisors’ workloads and monitors employee and product issues. Reports to the Operations Manager. Ensures employees receive training, reviews new and revised SOPs. Monitors and ensures efficient operation and meeting business targets and quality standards. Fosters a culture of working safety, keeping safety as a #1 focus for all.

Communicates to management regarding people, process, and equipment issues. Works with other departments such as maintenance, quality, and warehouse to ensure efficient production output of blending and processing product.

• Oversees blending, processing (pasteurizing) tanker unloader area, and other labor.
• Ensures employees have the tools to complete all work tasks, including SOPs and equipment training.
• Approves vacations, schedules, recommends promotions & transfers, disciplines, works with human resources as needed.
• Brings a positive and energized attitude and behavior, setting a good example for the department.
• Plans and motivates employees to perform at a higher level and multitask.
• Partners with the packaging area for seamless, wholistic product transfers and output.
• Reports daily operational issues, recommendations for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, material quantity levels.
• Ensures the department coordinates efforts with quality and warehouse.
• Works with maintenance and planning for smooth production schedule.
• Writes some SOPs.
• Works with computers and other electronic communication devices, including programs to prepare documents or reports as necessary.
• Writes reports, administers coaching & counseling, keeps current with electronic mail, and is available during off‑hours for communications.
• Complies with FDA, USDA, and GMP policies. Performs all tasks in a safe manner to achieve quality, food safety, and cost objectives. Complies with all standard operating procedures and requirements under PRCP Quality System.
• Meets all “Good Manufacturing Practices”. Promotes a clean culture in the facility.
• Practices safety requirements established by OSHA and Peace River Citrus Products.
• Is available to work extended shifts and days, and during off‑hours.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by supervisor.

• Attention to detail, accuracy with numbers, good math skills, well organized, professional appearance and communication.
• Familiarity with manufacturing of blending and processing.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Utilizes advanced skills of reading, writing, speaking, analytical capacity and high level of professional judgment to resolve problems affecting work area.
• Applies communication skills to perform work and coordinate with others. Able to communicate at all levels of management and personnel.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• Able to work well with other department leadership and employees, including senior level management.
• Flexible regarding duties, as directed by leadership.
• Physical demands: must be able to wear a respirator as well as lift, carry, pull and push equipment, materials and other required items up to 50 pounds. Predominantly requires standing/walking for up to 10 hours per shift. Vision, hearing and smelling essential functions.
• Build relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to understand requirements and address requests/issues in a timely fashion.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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