What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at BlueTriton Brands?
Here at BlueTriton, we are the name behind your favorite bottled water brands and home-delivery service – we are all about hydration. With trusted brands that put smiles on customers’ faces no matter the occasion, BlueTriton plays an important role in the flow of everyday life. As we work to build something different, something better, what we do is more important than ever. With our deep commitment to helping make a positive impact for generations to come, we welcome those with a thirst and desire to inspire fresh, bold ideas that create change and have the tenacity and grit to do what’s right for our people and our communities. BlueTriton is not only a place to build a career you can be proud of but can also provide you with the opportunity to be fiercely good.
We have a team of brilliant individuals who come to work every day to challenge one another, reimagine hydration and help grow our business. Quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join us for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile to ensure we reliably bring hydration to our everyday customers and to communities in their time of need. Joining BlueTriton within our Product Supply Team requires grit and determination - and we believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact you can truly be proud of.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a dayshift Production Supervisor to be located in Woodridge, IL and report to the Factory Manager.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Plan and manage the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements.
• Champion and lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the pursuit of TPM
• Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making
• Build relationships with frontline team members, internal customers and suppliers, colleagues, and support services to ensure achievement of targets.
• Maintaining safe environment and safety practices in all business initiatives
• Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Understand and adhere to internal and external regulations, procedures & policies
• Ensure that a high quality of products, housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and off floor review meetings.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the technical team to get resolution.
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Two to five years of experience in a leadership capacity within manufacturing with shift or area ownership required.
• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education & experience; masters preferred.
• Prior experience in a beverage, food, or other clean manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations preferred.
• Core understanding of TPM preferred, must have the ability to transfer knowledge to the operations team
• Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead organizational initiatives and change.
• Time management, delegation, and organization skills with strong problem-solving ability.
• Continuous improvement or process improvement experience. Green belt or black belt certification preferred.
• Increase in responsibilities over time, reflected in new work assignments, career advancements, and larger scope of work.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite applications; SAP experience a plus.
• Grasp of financial factors related to operations performance.
• Understanding of production processes.
• Ability to work mid-shift and early-shift with schedule flexibility as needed to cover peer vacations.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
BlueTriton Brands offers an unrivaled portfolio of water brands for healthy hydration, including Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Origin™, Ozarka®, Poland Spring®, Zephyrhills®, AC ION® Alkaline Water, Splash Blast® Flavored Water Beverage, Splash Fizz® Flavored Water Beverage Saratoga® and Pure Life® Purified Water.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
