Manager, Batching & Quality Control

Job Title

Manager, Batching &Quality Control

In person (1050 E Washington St, Indianapolis 46202)

Management

Director of Operations

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and culture-focused Batching & Quality Control Manager to join our team. This role will oversee two of the critical departments that enable Circle Beverage to uphold our core values of: (1) taking care of people, (2) delivering on our commitments, (3) choosing the high road, and (4) being nimble. This position is responsible for a 24-hour team that oversees the batching process (6 team members) and the quality control process (3 team members) for the company.

• Accountable for the end-to-end batching process, which includes pick lists, kitting, batching, blending, spec signoff, and preparation for packaging.
• Direct supervisor for the Batching Technicians.
• Responsible for the batching room, all batching equipment, and other assets of the batching department.
• Owns all SOPs related to the batching department and process.
• Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.

• Accountable for the end-to-end quality control process, which includes hourly FSQA check sheets, product inspections, seam checks, fill level checks, batch spec signoff, sensory, and more.
• Conducts internal audits to identify process gaps, and participates in the process to close those gaps.
• Works alongside the Quality Assurance Manager to support regulatory, compliance, customer, and other requirements.
• Direct supervisor for the Quality Control technicians.
• Responsible for the quality control lab and all equipment and assets of the lab and QC process.
• Owns all SOPs related to the company wide quality control process.
• Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.

• Lead, develop, and grow the direct reports of the department.
• Invest in the performance and growth of the direct reports of the department.
• Be a force for driving the company culture across the department.
• Accountable for team member performance and engagement across a 24 hour operation. Is able to work a flexible schedule to periodically be present on each shift, to allow for personal coaching, develop, and interaction with all team members.

• Develop and oversee an internal continuous improvement (CI) process for the company.

• Develop and oversee the internal Safety committee and initiatives for the company.

The experiences that a qualified candidate will have are:

• At least three years of experience as a supervisor or manager in beverage manufacturing with direct experience overseeing activities such as blending, batching, brewing, and quality control of a 24-hour manufacturing operation.
• You have exhibited mastery in developing skilled employees to achieve self-sufficiency, certifications, and developed into future leaders. You have experience with performance-managing people out and managing others up to a higher level of performance.
• You have led continuous improvement initiatives within a LEAN, Six Sigma, or comparable program. Preferred: you hold a certification in one of these improvement methodologies.
• You have been trained in food safety, quality control, GMP’s, and other relevant regulations. Preferred: you hold a PCQI certification.
• You have a history of using data and structure to drive discipline within your teams.

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities to grow and take on new challenges.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on company culture and employee experience.