What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mixing Supervisor position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
The Senior Mixing Supervisor will lead the pasteurization and mixing operations for manufacturing plant. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and consistent preparation of mixes that meet all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Senior Supervisor will oversee mixing teams, manage shift operations, drive continuous improvement, and serve as a technical expert in pasteurization and mixing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily operations of the mixing and pasteurization department, including scheduling, staffing, and training.
- Supervise and mentor Mixing Supervisors, Leads, and Operators to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Promote a safety-first culture and enforce GMPs, OSHA, and plant safety guidelines.
- Oversee formulation accuracy, batching procedures, and pasteurization records for regulatory compliance.
- Ensure all mixes are prepared in accordance with SOPs, formulations, and customer specifications.
- Conduct regular audits of equipment sanitation, mixing logs, and pasteurization charts.
- Partner with QA to address deviations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain high-level knowledge of pasteurization systems (HTST, batch pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers) and mixing equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with Maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and equipment validation is current.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, FSMA, SQF, and other regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all batch records, pasteurization logs, and sanitation checklists are completed and accurate.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Develop and implement process improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and waste minimization.
- Train staff on new procedures, technologies, and certifications.
- Support company KPIs related to waste reduction, efficiency, yield, and labor optimization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in dairy, beverage, or ice cream manufacturing with a focus on pasteurization/mixing.
- Strong working knowledge of pasteurization systems, mixing operations, and dairy/ice cream formulations.
- Proficiency in HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights, as needed.
Certifications
- HTST Pasteurizer Operator License).
- HACCP Certification.