Batching Lead

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for complying with food safety and food security and communicating and enforcing Quality, Koshers, GMP’s, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.
• Troubleshoot daily difficulties.
• Assure batching associates have equipment needed to preform job duties.
• Schedule associates within department / assist in training.
• Record batching instructions / innate ideas to improve department.
• Develop and implement team concepts within the department.
• Support safety program.
• Develop and implement batching procedures.
• Develop and implement systems to ensure efficient operations within the department.
• Monitor food safety through proper ingredient handling practices.
• Ensure compliance of Pre-weigh procedures.
• Ensure movement and proper flow of storage ingredients.
• Contact Quality Control if questions arise about ingredients.
• Will be certified in the operations of all production machinery in his or her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications.
• Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.
• Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Directs Associates in sanitary and pest-control procedures.
• Directs cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Confers with management and Sanitation Associates on sanitation problems, and recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and purity of product.
• Compiles required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists Associates in solving work problems.
• Ensure that all Refresco policies and procedures are followed and maintained fairly and consistently and are communicated to all associates in a consistent manner. e.: Good Manufacturing Practices, Housekeeping, Safety, Work Rules and Company Policies.
• Responsible for disciplinary action with input from Team Captains and approval from the manager and/or human resources.
• Responsible for maintaining general housekeeping, and the cleanliness and organization of your work area.
• Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety /Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred
• Forklift certification may be required
• Able to routinely lift 60lbs
• Able to perform duties within a high stress/pressure environment Have a sound general knowledge of mathematical skills, e. measurements/formulas
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written (English)
• Solid comprehension of production schedules and laboratory testing
• Understand quality improvement, increase efficiencies, improve yields and eliminate out of specification or damaged product.
• Attention to detail required.

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.