Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Birmingham

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 Production Supervisor is a key member of the Corporate Manufacturing Team responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion in managing the production lines and supervising the employees working on those production lines.

• Direct the work of employees, assigning tasks and positions as necessary.
• Ensure that employees perform their jobs properly and safely.
• Evaluate employees and provide input regarding their retention or advancement.
• Correct employees as necessary, initiate discipline, and recommend suspensions and terminations.
• Address employee concerns and complaints, referring them to upper management when appropriate.
• Ensure employee attire aligns with company policy.
• Gather information from previous shift supervisors and communicate it to incoming supervisors.
• Check emails at the beginning and end of every shift.
• Manage production work assignments and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ensure production lines run efficiently and output meets management standards.
• Perform flavor changeovers and supervise involved employees.
• Follow Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs as required for audits.
• Supervise employees in the labor pool not assigned to production lines.
• Manage production areas according to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials to production lines.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Maintenance on any issues that arise.
• Exercise independent judgment in dealing with problems on the lines.
• Enforce and adhere to all applicable policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees are properly trained on all production tasks.
• Ensure timely completion of quarterly training curriculum.
• Communicate with employees as needed.

• Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs.
• Participation in various Food Safety related training is required.
• Report potential issues related to Food Safety.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work.
• Engage in continuous self-improvement through training.
• Take precautions to protect the Company from damage or liabilities.
• Protect the safety of employee-partners, customers, and property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose and Core Values.

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Science
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Complex Problem Solving
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance and addressing complaints.
• Making recommendations regarding changes in status.

• Inside, Environmentally controlled
• Inside, Not environmentally controlled

• Lift/Carry: 10 lbs. or less, 11-20 lbs., 21-50 lbs., 51-100 lbs.
• Stand, Walk, Sit, Manually Manipulate, Grasp, Reach Outward, Reach Above Shoulder, Speak, Climb, Crawl, Squat or Kneel, Bend.

• High School Diploma or GED: Required
• Associate degree: Preferred
• 5 plus years of supervisory experience: Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks as deemed appropriate.