Production Supervisor 

Ideal candidate must possess the desire and ability to provide leadership and supervisory coordination in all aspects of production in a high speed, automated filling and packaging environment.

Why work for Gregory Packaging Inc. SunCup Juice?

• American based company that is 3 generations – family owned
• Highly successful and growth-oriented manufacturing, packaging and distribution juice company
• One of the largest Aseptic Fresh and Frozen Juice Producers in USA
• Products tailored to Health Care, K-12 Education, Elderly Feeding, Day Care Centers and Prisons
• All juices are packed to USDA and FDA Grade A Standards
• Stable and Essential Employment focused on safety
• National Company that accommodates relocation
• Development and Internal Promotions
• Focus on continuous improvement and technology advancements

Employment with GPI SunCup Juice:

• Work life balance! Scheduled Monday-Friday. Off on weekends!
• Weekly Pay
• $200 Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Shift Premiums and Overtime Available
• 2 Weeks PTO accrued from date of hire
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Supportive culture for career growth and development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

· Provide leadership and supervision for the assigned production employees and associated personnel. Effectively motivate, train and communicate with shift teams to assure superior levels of safety, reliability, sanitation, and quality. Ensure individual and team levels of performance meet or exceed goals and expectations.

· Prepare and conduct team meetings as necessary for proper communications and development of teams. Can work with the Engineering and Quality Assurance staff to create a cooperative environment.

· Develop an expert knowledge of the production process and all associated equipment. Be able to analytically and systematically troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop the team to be self-directed in the same activities.

· Be able to perform daily checks and reports to ensure the highest quality of product produced within Good Manufacturing Practices as they apply to the production of the product. Maintain shift performance and quality documentation.

· Participate in and lead SPC project teams that improve safety, quality, reliability, sanitation and reduce waste.

· Reinforce sense of urgency during production runs and periods of machine downtime. Effectively communicate issues to management team.

· Needs flexibility to work variable hours and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· The ability to work with groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds.

· Ability to achieve results through others.

· Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or related field preferred. Industry experience would be considered in the absence of a degree. Dairy, beverage or process industry background would be a plus. Bilingual is a plus.