Production supervisor

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands.

We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services.

Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton 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 again and again.

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 in which you can truly be proud.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor in our Hollis, Maine factory. This person will supervise a team of 50 to 55 production technicians in a high-speed bottling plant.

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) in order 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
• Maintain safe environment and safety practices in all business initiatives
• Create and maintain a 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 line area ownership preferred
• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Prior experience in a beverage, food or other clean manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations preferred
• 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
• Prior experience with TPM a plus
• 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 nights with schedule flexibility as needed to cover peer vacations

BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands including Poland Spring® Brand, Deer Park® Brand, Ozarka® Brand, Ice Mountain® Brand, Zephyrhills® Brand, Arrowhead® Brand, Origin™ Natural Spring Water, Saratoga® Spring Water, AC ION® Alkaline Water, Pure Life® Purified Water, B’EAU® Marine Collagen Water Beverage, Splash Blast® Flavored Water Beverage and Splash Fizz® Fruit Flavored Sparkling Water Beverage.

BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral® business.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees.

BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land.

The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.

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 on 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

Last updated : 2024-06-06