Processing/Blending Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Blending Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the entire blending operation, material handlers and receiving including staffing and training, productivity, quality, and safety. This position is also responsible for the Food Safety and Food Quality programs. This role reports to the Processing Manager and is based out of our Springdale, AR location.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job).
Responsible accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations activities for blenders material handlers, and receiving to meet basic production scheduling, work assignments.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate team members to maximize productivity, inventory accuracy, teamwork and accountability.
• Handle employee performance management, including coaching, corrective action and performance evaluations.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and shift documentation. This may include but no limit to accurate scanning of material and inventory management.
• Conduct regular inspection of work areas, equipment, and personnel to maintain employee safety, food quality and efficient work environment.
• Enforce safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance policies (OSHA, FDA, USDA and industry specific standards (CQPs and CCPs).
• Communicate production goals, issues and performance metrics to staff and management.
• Collaborate with other departments (Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse and Supply Chain) to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote continues improvement mindset to modify or expand training material as needed.
• Support process improvement to increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality.
• Perform as backup and assist as needed for any position withing department including Blending Manager.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If applicable)

• Leadership and Team Development
• Safety and Quality Orientation

• Process Improvement Mindset
• Decision-Making and Accountability
• Communication and Collaboration

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Forklift certification 1 year

3-5 yeas of supervisory experience in processing, manufacturing or production environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail oriented; ability to multi-task

• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT: Ability to talk and hear; ability to sit for prolonged periods to perform computer and administrative work, stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height; ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, assist in batching. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from machinery horns, bottle lines and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.