Production Manager

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Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

Refresco is a leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers and brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Though our own brand may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, this description is likely read while you sip one of our drinks.

We continuously improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. At Refresco, passionate people push the boundaries to stay at the cutting edge of this fast‑moving industry.

The Production Manager leads and integrates the efforts of site Production teams to orchestrate resources across multiple shifts and ensure high‑quality product is safely manufactured in sanitary conditions. The Production Manager is responsible for managing the area within cost goals and producing sufficient quantities to meet customer demands with motivated and engaged associates. As required, the Production Manager acts as the sole authority over all site assets and activities during any periods of absence of the Plant Manager.

• Champions a safety culture for all site employees.
• Champions training and quality improvements in the production area.
• Leads by example with impeccable GMP and PPE adherence.
• Leads improvement and automation efforts to maximize plant efficiency and performance.
• Leads focus teams and continuous improvement activities for efficiency improvement and waste reduction.
• Leads efforts to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Develops, measures, controls, reports, and takes corrective actions on site goals and strategies.
• Manages technical resources for troubleshooting and repair of equipment problems.
• Recommends and implements changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization as needed.
• Develops, engages, and enables employees to realize their full potential.
• Supports a culture of employee ownership.
• Adheres to all applicable procedures and policies.
• Drives training and cross‑training to ensure production schedules are met within budget.
• Executes coaching and performance management to realize goals.
• Participates in annual department budgeting and strategic long‑term planning.
• Maintains effective communication of expectations throughout the plant.
• Communicates business results daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Ensures adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and corporate standards.
• Chair of Joint Health & Safety Committee, driving high safety culture focus.
• Back up to Plant Manager.

• Undergraduate degree in an Engineering‑related field (or equivalent experience) plus five years’ experience in production and/or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred.
• Functional experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, etc. preferred.

• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in an organized, detailed manner amid limited time frames.
• Flexible to work alternate shifts if production needs allow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new applications.
• Lead and develop a team of Refresco employees.
• Understanding of operational electrical and mechanical systems is a plus; troubleshooting and Lean experience required.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Understanding of SQF; responsible for Food Safety/Quality, and to take action when notified of any issue.

• Continuously standing or walking; regular lifting/handling of moderate‑weight material or equipment.
• Requires moderate visual/sensory attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment is repetitive.
• Must work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

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