Production Supervisor

Description

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor manages and coordinates the activities of production personnel engaged in manufacturing beverage products for storage & shipment, including providing leadership and direction to team members inside the St Louis manufacturing plant.

Join the team at Dr Pepper Snapple Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas ”. The success that comes from within each of us is recognized, and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Position Schedule

This is a full timer permanent position typically starting between 5:00am and 12:00pm, Monday through Friday. Typical work days average between 9 and 10 hours in length and will require occasional Saturdays. Candidates can expect that there will be requirements to work beyond the standard 40 hour work week and varying shifts based on business needs.

Position Responsibilities

1. Direct and coach production operators in the execution of daily/weekly production schedules for multiple packaging lines.
2. Drive the continuous improvement agenda in area of responsibility. Maintain/develop lean daily management tools.
3. Incorporate and maintain safety, including use of all personal protective equipment by employees, ensuring equipment guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
4. Ensure team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to core accountabilities, including safety, quality, productivity and delivery.
5. Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, staffs train, coach, recommend salary increases, administer discipline, insure positive employee relations and review the performance of employees. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.
6. Manage all operating budgets with regards to labor, over time and temporary employees.
7. Complete and update all necessary production paperwork and records.
8. Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
9. Make recommendations for long term solutions, including recommendations for replacing equipment, refurbishing equipment, procedural changes, productivity improvement, material change, etc., related to the area of accountability.
10. Manage and facilitate employee and management relationship within the guidelines of a labor contract and/or company policy.
11. Assist Plant Manager and Operations Manager as needed.

Total Rewards

We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• Know ledge of lean manufacturing / six sigma techniques
• Experience with food safety and general labor regulations
• Knowledge of SAP or similar production planning applications
• Prior experience operating forklifts and pallet moving equipment
• Lift, push and pull a minimum of 60lbs repeatedly

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies, manufacturing, bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, waters and other premium beverages.

With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years, the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas . More than 75 percent of the company’s overall volume is from brands that are either #1 or #2 in their flavor categories. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the DPS portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Squirt, Peñafiel, Yoo-hoo, Rose’s, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled