Batching Blending Lead

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere 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)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Responsible for complying with FDA, state/city regulations, Refresco quality policies, GMP's, HACCP, Allergen, Kosher, etc as well as other regulations required.
• Qualified in the operations of all batching / blending equipment in his or her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Transport required ingredients and pre-weighs by forklift to and from required areas.
• Verify all ingredients against SAP, food safety, food quality, and inventory control parameters before conducting syrup batching.
• Programs bulk ingredient delivery system.
• Follows instructions on batching / blending sheets, adds the proper ingredients, and records amounts accurately.
• Accurately obtains blend tank samples and takes to the quality laboratory for testing. Follows instructions from the quality department on any batching / blending adjustments necessary to bring product into specification.
• Completes all required documentation for batching / blending operation and forwards to QA/Batching / batching / blending department for review.
• Maintains sanitation and cleaning of the area throughout the shift.
• Responsible for CIP/COP sanitation of all batching / blending lines, tanks and equipment as scheduled.
• Effectively operates plant water filtration systems.
• Removes empty barrels and bins from batching area to designated storage area and/or trailers.
• Effectively manages time and prioritizing tasks to meet production schedules.
• Receives and unloads deliveries of bulk concentrates as needed.
• Reports all non-compliance, product protection, food safety, and personal safety issues to management when encountered.
• Understands BOD process and can assist in BOD of batches.
• May assist in training new employees.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a high-speed beverage production environment required.
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment, Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, i.e., measurements/formulas.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written (English).
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing.
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields, and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Attention to detail required.
• Obtains/Sustains forklift certification.

Competencies:

• Process Monitoring- Capability to monitor and adjust processes to maintain consistency and quality of the product.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification required; College Degree preferred
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high-speed beverage production environment

Work Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. 
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold (laboratory and staging area is temperature controlled). The environment is structured and supervised. 

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.