Manufacturing Plant Superintendent in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham - Corporate Headquarters

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands.

The Manufacturing Plant Superintendent is a key member of the Corporate Manufacturing Team responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion in managing all areas of the plant, and in supervising the employees working in all areas of the plant.

• Direct the work of employees assigning tasks and positions as necessary.
• Ensure that the employees perform their jobs properly and as safely as possible.
• Evaluate employees and provide input as to whether they should be retained in or advanced from the labor pool or production positions or should be removed from positions to which they had been promoted.
• Coach and consistently provide feedback opportunities for developing skillsets for the Production Supervisor(s) career path.
• Correct employees as necessary, initiate discipline, initiate work performance and conduct-related corrective actions and recommend suspensions and terminations as necessary.
• Deal with employee concerns and complaints and refer them to upper management or other resources when appropriate.
• Assure that the attire of the employees is in line with company policy.
• Gather information before the start of the shift from the previous shift supervisors and plant superintendent on production schedule status and if there are any raw material or machine issues/problems as well as communicate such information to the incoming supervisors and plant superintendent of the next shift.
• Check emails at the beginning and end of every shift.
• Manage production work assignments and filling out crewing rosters and other paperwork as necessary including but not limited to production reports, assignment reports, and clean up reports.
• Ensure that the lines for which they are responsible run efficiently, and that the total output of those lines is acceptable to management.
• Perform flavor changeovers and supervise all employees involved in that process during the changeover and ensure that flavor changeover is “in-range/on target” under applicable standards.
• Manage employees and the production areas in a manner consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices in an effort to maintain the facility to a standard that would be conducive to an audit environment.
• Coordinate with Quality Control on any quality issues that arise and meet on any issues if needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on any mechanical issues that arise and meet on any issues if needed.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain department when issues arise with raw materials.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with problems that arise on the lines, and involving management and/or upper management as necessary.
• Must enforce and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained on all production tasks.
• Ensure that employees timely complete quarterly training curriculum, including but not limited to web-based and facilitated training.
• Ensure that production schedules are met and quality is maintained.
• Communicate with employees as needed.
• Assist with communication and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Update/Review time sheets and supports payroll in gathering/clarifying payroll data.
• Complete all documents pertaining to accidents/incidents as well as notifying all parties on the contact list.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs (Screen Checks) as required for audits.
• FOOD SAFETY: Required to follow the Good manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”
• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day.

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behaviour.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status.

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, all for extended periods.

• Lift/Carry
• Stand: C
• Walk: C
• Sit: F
• Manually Manipulate: C
• Grasp: C
• Reach Above Shoulder: C
• Speak: C
• Climb: O
• Squat or Kneel: OF

• Education: Associate degree or higher: Required
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including: SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience: 5 plus years of supervisory experience: Required; Manufacturing experience: Preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.