Supervise daily bulk vinegar production operations for assigned plant location, including raw material receiving, fermentation (acetification), filtration, blending, tank farm transfers, and bulk tanker loading. Lead hourly team members and use people, equipment, and materials efficiently to produce safe, high-quality product that meets specification and schedule.Location: [ – Lake Alfred / Florida] Job Title: BULK SUPERVISOR Department: Bulk Reports To: Manager, Plant-Regional Bulk FLSA Status: Exempt
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
COMP RANGE: $68,000-108,000/annual
BONUS: Based on plant results
COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
SUMMARY: Supervise daily bulk vinegar production operations for assigned plant location, including raw material receiving, fermentation (acetification), filtration, blending, tank farm transfers, and bulk tanker loading. Lead hourly team members and use people, equipment, and materials efficiently to produce safe, high-quality product that meets specification and schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Lead, train, and engage plant operators through effective delegation, on-the-job training, monitoring, feedback, coaching, recognition, and employee retention practices.
- Supervise daily plant operations, including receipt and unloading of raw materials acetification/fermentation, filtration, blending, tank transfers, and bulk tanker loading.
- Prioritize and assign work for the bulk area according to the production schedule and sales forecast. Communicate bulk status to the next level of leadership.
- Monitor fermentation and process performance (e.g., acidity/grain strength, alcohol levels, temperatures, and cycle times) and in-process laboratory results; adjust processes or escalate when results fall outside of standards.
- Ensure bulk product is blended and released to specification; prepare and verify certificate of analysis (COA) documentation for bulk shipments.
- Troubleshoot product quality and process problems; participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to team members in the resolution of problems.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment; ensure safe handling and storage of flammable liquids and corrosive materials, and enforce lockout/tagout, confined space entry, PPE, and chemical handling procedures; report and help investigate incidents.
- Maintain accurate bulk tank inventories and raw material usage records; support physical inventory counts and alcohol usage recordkeeping requirements (e.g., TTB, as applicable).
- Create employee work schedules to meet the staffing needs of the production schedule; review and approve timekeeping and overtime in Workday.
- Apply company policies and practices consistently and fairly; address attendance and performance concerns promptly and partner with Manager, Plant-Regional Bulk and/ or Human Resources on employee relations and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with Maintenance on equipment issues and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, required.
- Associate degree, preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 – 4 yrs supervisory or lead experience in food, beverage, bottling blending; bulk liquid processing, fermentation, blending, or tank farm experience desirable.
- Working knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and chemical/flammable liquid handling.
- Must have strong leadership and team building skills
- Must be well organized, results oriented, and have effective problem solving ability, including the ability to interpret process and laboratory data
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Must have the ability to make sound judgment and have reasoning skills
- Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision
- Must have the ability to delegate authority
- Must be computer literate, Microsoft Office Programs; experience with D365 preferred.
- Must be able to work extended hours, off-shifts, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.
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