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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Blending Supervisor will develop and manage Blending staffing schedules and directs bulk ingredients storage. Periodic and Annual evaluations, including disciplinary actions when needed. Communicate with Production, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance for blending formula calculations. Communicates with Production department on CIP, attainment, and production schedule issues.

Essential Functions:

• Direct activities and provide technical assistance to the blending staff.
• Ensure staffing is scheduled appropriately for the coverage needs..
• Assign and prioritize workload within the blending organization.
• Implement a training plan with skill set matrix for identifying flexible work force.
• Be able to formalize job descriptions for blending personnel. Standardizing so that we can train and improve operators.
• Work with QA, planning, and accounting to calculate formulas to fit correct size batches for each line. Minimizing waste and to improve efficiencies of the process.
• Calculate formulas to fit correct size batches for each line.
• Motivate employees for maximum performance.
• Control monthly budget.
• Work with Maintenance Manager to coordinate capital project installation and improvements.
• Adhere to GMPs and Safety Procedure as set forth by rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintaining working standards, policies/procedures, task list, training and job descriptions in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Knows and uses all related safety policies and procedures.
• Central thermal processing activities in the facility.
• Manage/Ensure HACCP compliance.
• Maintain food safety/food defense programs
• Manage PM program and maintenance activities in the processing dept.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping, and the cleanliness and organization of your work area.
• Responsible for communicating any problematic situations that may arise to management in a timely manner.
• 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Quality or related discipline plus three (3) years of experience in within a manufacturing environment, preferably food/beverage industry.
• Knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF) – certification preferred

Position-specific skills:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety /Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands– Ability to stand, walk on concrete floors, metal platforms for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs several times a day.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!