Job Description
Job Title: Batching Supervisor
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: On-Site - Bakersfield Plant
Summary
The Batching Supervisor coordinates and directs all batching and extraction activities under the guidance of the Plant Manager to ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality product batching consistent with company standards. This role oversees batching operations, sanitation, inventory control, wastewater monitoring, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations, while leading and developing a small team of batching personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Maintain accurate inventory of batching and extraction materials.
- Conduct CIP (Clean-In-Place) verifications, validations, and review CIP records.
- Lead safety training and participate in safety meetings.
- Develop and maintain staffing plans for batching and extraction.
- Review daily batching and extraction records for accuracy and compliance.
- Train employees on batching methods, procedures, and sanitation practices.
- Schedule incoming mineral water and grape juice tankers.
- Serve as Spill Prevention Coordinator.
- Conduct monthly and bi-monthly material inventories.
- Monitor wastewater systems, review charts and logs, and ensure compliance with city and state requirements (including BC Labs testing).
- Oversee operation and maintenance of water softeners.
- Collect Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for raw materials and evaluate results.
- Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) and repairs of batching equipment.
- Ensure proper housekeeping of batching areas and grounds.
- Serve as first responder for wastewater alarms (24/7 coverage).
- Perform product sensory evaluations and calculate additive adjustments.
- Record and log scrap and hold reports related to batching and tea processing.
- Address and investigate customer complaints regarding product quality.
- Ensure timely calibration of batching-related equipment (recorders, flow meters, sensors, etc.).
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 3 to 4 employees in the Batching Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, conducting performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary action, and resolving employee concerns in compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws.
Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate strengths in:
- Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong knowledge of batching processes, CIP systems, wastewater monitoring, and production equipment.
- Leadership & Supervisory Skills: Ability to coach, develop, and hold employees accountable.
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Identifies root causes, develops solutions, and makes timely decisions.
- Communication Skills: Clear written and oral communication, including technical reporting.
- Safety & Compliance Focus: Knowledge of OSHA, wastewater regulations, and internal safety programs.
- Planning & Organization: Strong time management, ability to balance multiple priorities, and scheduling efficiency.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to two years of related batching/production experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior supervisory experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret business journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and SOPs.
- Comfortable presenting information to groups of employees and management.
Mathematical Skills:
- Strong understanding of ratios, percentages, statistical calculations, and production metrics.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts to batching adjustments and quality control.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense in standardized and non-standardized situations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for both equipment and process issues.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and manufacturing software.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., AS400 or equivalent) and payroll/timekeeping systems preferred.
Certificates & Licenses:
- None required at this time.
Work Environment
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and loud noise.
- Frequent exposure to wet and humid conditions.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.
- Requires use of PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, etc.).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Forklift proficiency and experience consistent with expectations of passing Company forklift certification process.
Other Qualifications/Physical Demands
Physical Demands The physical demands described here 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 functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This description reflects the type and level(s) of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive or to portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. The management of Crystal Geyser Water Company may change this description at any time, according to business needs.