Batching Blending Supervisor, Nights

Position Description

The Batching Blending Supervisor is responsible for the execution of processing and batching products ensuring proper usage of materials and the processing schedule.

Shift: Monday
- Friday, 2pm - 10pm (hours may vary based on production needs)

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Work with management to ensure products are staged and batched according to the production schedule.
• Mix batches, combining ingredients properly according to the established mixing instruction and/or SAP.
• Ensure compliance of Pre-weigh procedures.
• Ensure movement and proper flow of Cold storage ingredients.
• Release approved batches to lines for production. Assist with new batch start up as needed.
• May require unloading sugar and alcohol trucks completing proper paperwork.
• May require material and ingredient inventories as needed.
• Maintain proper paperwork for all manufactured batches.
• Analyze and adjust production processes to minimize material waste.
• Communicate with management about any issues or corrections to be made relating to batches or production schedule.
• Stop any production which may be questionable in terms of Food Safety and immediately alert a member of the management team.
• Learn and assist CIP/COP program.
• Basic knowledge of water treating and wastewater systems. May require water testing.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as well as daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Perform special cleaning duties as needed.
• Responsible for proper training of employees.

• Must be able to read and interpret measurements.
• Background in processing batches.
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Familiarity with ISO, Six Sigma, GMP, and other relevant standards and regulations.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Must pass forklift certification program.
• Able to read and understand metric system.

• Continuous Improvement
  - Commitment to continuous improvement practices to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshooting
  - Proficiency in troubleshooting process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Process Monitoring
  - Capability to monitor and adjust processes to maintain consistency and quality of the product.
• Communication Skills
  - Clear and effective communication with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Problem-solving skills
  - Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology
  - Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Cognitive
  - Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management
  - Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

• High School Diploma or GED, Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related discipline or field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferable food/beverage industry with a blending/batching background.
• Knowledge of food safety and security standards, and governmental regulatory relating to the food / beverage industry.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and nights may be required.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts.…