Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We seek a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee our juice production operations. As a Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our juices' efficient and high-quality production.

You will be responsible for leading a team of production staff, coordinating production processes, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback, including disciplinary conversations.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to meet targets and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure smooth production operations.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for juice manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring proper functionality and initiating maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness among the production team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency enhancements in the production process.
• Participate in developing new juice products and recipes, collaborating with R&D and marketing teams.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports for tracking performance and making data-driven decisions.

Job Qualifications

Experience :

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a juice, brewing, or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• 5+ Years of manufacturing experience
• Experience working in a tank farm environment is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for food and beverage manufacturing.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

Knowledge :

• Forklift experience
• Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc.) experience.
• NetSuite experience a plus

Language Skills :

• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
• Bilingual a plus

Other Abilities :

• Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments / deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make timely decisions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high product quality.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Freezer and refrigerated working environment.
• Use of Forklifts and pallet Jacks.

Physical Demands

• Sitting / standing for extended periods.
• Light computer use.
• Lifting / carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Requires sitting for extended periods.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Free juice!

Compensation

$20 - $27 / HR DOE

Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The Company complies with all federal / local / state regulations regarding pay.