Role Purpose: 

Direct, lead, and coordinate manufacturing employees, and related operations activities. Responsible for meeting customer demand, while maintaining quality, safety, and lowest cost. Participate in developing and leading lean initiatives to improve the value stream.

Job Description:

•Comply with all Sunny Delight Beverages policies and procedures

•Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required

•Responsible for demonstrating and ensuring all employees are following company policies in regards to Safety and Quality

•Plan operations and methods, utilization of skills and man-hours, material and work flow to assure timely production and quality standards

•Maintains staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities

•Ensure compliance of daily management including centerlines, CILS, SICM Meetings, Standard Work, Changeover Dance Cards etc.

•Follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and implement corrective action as required

•Maintain conformance with company work rules and regulations, issue warnings for violations and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary.

•Manage up to 20 team members to ensure execution of weekly production schedules

•Manage time cards and attendance

•Supervise production employees in a manner which will nurture a positive and cohesive work environment

•Ensure quality of product is acceptable and meets standards

•Responsible for coordinating all work activities associated with production

•Responsible for fulfilling site and business Key Performance Indicators

•Expectation is that 90% or your time will be spent on the production floor

•Conduct daily shift meetings

•Compile and submit operational reports as required

•Drive operational improvements during the shift by coordinating & leading countermeasures with operations, maintenance and the warehouse

QUALIFICATIONS:

o3 years’ experience in manufacturing operations and 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.

oStrong technical knowledge related to the field of manufacturing. 

oExcellent communication & conflict resolution skills.

oPossess a collaborative and unyielding approach to process improvement.

oAbility to work a flexible schedule including day shift and/or night shift

oProficient in Microsoft Office. Strong Microsoft Excel a plus

oAbility to articulate information effectively.

oAbility to evaluate and manage personnel

oMust demonstrate sound judgment, be well organized, take initiative, and be flexible to facilitate resolution of complex issues

oDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities is required

oMust be able to drive results and work effectively in a team setting

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protect