Job Title: 2nd Shift Supervisor, Batching & Quality Control
Location: In person, Circle Beverage (1050 E Washington St, Indianapolis 46202)
Department: Management
Reports to: Director of Operations
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and culture-focused Batching & Quality Control Supervisor to join our team. This role will oversee two of the critical departments that enable Circle Beverage to uphold our core values of: (1) taking care of people, (2) delivering on our commitments, (3) choosing the high road, and (4) being nimble. This position is responsible for a 2nd Shift Team that oversees the two batching team members and the quality assurance technician. The shift works from 2pm to 10:30pm Monday through Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
Batching process
Accountable for the end-to-end batching process, which includes kitting, batching, blending, spec signoff, and preparation for packaging.
Supervisor and troubleshooting for the batching technicians to ensure product is in specification and inventory is correctly managed.
Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.
Quality Control process
Accountable for the end-to-end quality control process, which includes hourly FSQA checksheets, product inspections, seam checks, fill level checks, batch spec signoff, sensory, and more.
Conducts internal audits to identify process gaps, and participates in the process to close those gaps.
Works alongside the Quality Assurance Manager to support regulatory, compliance, customer, and other requirements.
Direct supervisor for the Quality Control technicians on 3rd shift and share responsibility of 2nd shift.
Responsible for the quality control lab and all equipment and assets of the lab and QC process.
Owns all SOPs related to the companywide quality control process.
Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.
Leadership & Culture
Lead, develop, and grow the direct reports of the departments.
Invest in the performance and growth of the direct reports of the departments.
Be a force for driving the company culture across the departments.
Accountable for team member performance and engagement across a 12 hour operation. Is able to work a flexible schedule to periodically be present on each shift, to allow for personal coaching, development, and interaction with all team members.
Continuous improvement
Develop and oversee an internal continuous improvement (CI) process for the company.
Safety
Develop and oversee the internal Safety committee and initiatives for the company.
Qualifications:
The experiences that a qualified candidate will have are:
At least three years of experience as a supervisor or manager in beverage manufacturing with direct experience overseeing activities such as blending, batching, brewing, and quality control of a 24-hour manufacturing operation.
You have exhibited mastery in developing skilled employees to achieve self-sufficiency, certifications, and developed into future leaders. You have experience with performance-managing people out and managing others up to a higher level of performance.
You have led continuous improvement initiatives within a LEAN, Six Sigma, or comparable program. Preferred: you hold a certification in one of these improvement methodologies.
You have been trained in food safety, quality control, GMP’s, and other relevant regulations. Preferred: you hold a PCQI certification.
You have a history of using data and structure to drive discipline within your teams.
What We Offer:
A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Opportunities to grow and take on new challenges.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on company culture and employee experience.