Production Supervisor (Beverages) - GA

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

Position Summary

The Beverage Production Supervisor oversees daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role manages a team of multiple associates, ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality while meeting production targets. The supervisor fosters a collaborative work environment, drives continuous improvement, enforces safety protocols, and supports customer satisfaction by delivering consistent, high-quality products. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and manage a team of multiple associates, ensuring productivity, accountability, and adherence to company policies.
• Production Oversight: Oversee operations of can fillers, bottle fillers, bag-in-box fillers, and tunnel pasteurizers to meet production goals and maintain quality standards.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of labor and resources to meet daily targets.
• Equipment Operation: Monitor and operate filling and pasteurizing equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and minimal downtime.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce quality control procedures, ensuring all products meet regulatory and company standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions or process inefficiencies to minimize production disruptions.
• Training and Development: Train associates on equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality standards to enhance skill levels and efficiency.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure team adherence to food safety regulations, workplace safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and manage raw materials and finished product inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for production needs.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate logs and documentation of production outputs, equipment maintenance, and incident reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow and address cross-functional issues.
  
• Regulatory Adherence: Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA regulations, and certifications such as Kosher, Halal, Organic, and SQF, ensuring proper documentation and audit readiness.

About you

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent level of education required. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent work experience in production or operations management is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment required, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with production software, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office tools for reporting and documentation.
• In-depth understanding of food safety systems like HACCP and GMP. Familiarity with FDA, USDA, or other relevant regulatory standards. Knowledge of certifications such as Kosher, Halal, Organic, and SQF.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, resource allocation, and process optimization. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of can fillers, bottle fillers, bag-in-box fillers, and tunnel pasteurizers, including their operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and food safety regulations. Experience implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols.
• Proficiency in using production and inventory management systems. Familiarity with data analysis tools for tracking and optimizing production performance.
• HACCP Certification, SQF Practitioner, or similar credentials is preferred. Applicants without this certification to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment if hired.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to effectively manage, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey expectations, provide feedback, collaborate across teams, and for reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve production challenges efficiently,
  minimizing downtime and maintaining quality standards.
• Strong focus on quality control and adherence to production specifications and safety requirements.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and ensure timely completion of production goals.
• Capability to thrive in dynamic environments, adjusting to changing production demands and operational challenges.
• Competence in analyzing production metrics and using data to drive process improvements and optimize efficiency.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Skill in onboarding and developing team members to enhance individual and collective performance.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.