What You’ll Do for Us

Prepares beverage batches based on lab sheets within the expected quality and time.
Analyzes basic beverage parameters i.e. brix, acidity, pH, and sensory.
Monitors processes to maintain the production parameters within specifications and monitors microbiological conditions of equipment and take appropriate corrective actions.
Interacts with the Product Developers to clarify production processes and to inform of non-conformities.
Provides guidance, expertise and training for blending equipment and develops expertise on specific equipment.
Works directly with cross-departmental personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum production efficiencies.
Works as the primary Trainer for new employees covering policies, processes, standard work, lean tools, and new/revised systems requirements.
Manages documentation and records to ensure that they are complete, current, secure, and easily retrievable.
Represent your QA manager to the QA Team, Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse
Communicate any new procedures or updates as delivered to you by your manager
Lead your team by taking responsibility for blending and lab techs getting their tasks done.
Take the lead in resolving any issues that come up whether in blending or Lab tech functions.
Communicate and escalate any issues to your manager and or plant leadership.
Monitor: Blends are within parameters and ready on time
Monitor: Brews are within parameters and ready on time
Monitor: Lab Tech testing is accurate and on time (Example startup brix is completed in a quality way, but timely)
Monitor SAP ingredient issue and inputs for accuracy (correct amounts and lots used)
Resolve any emailed batch variances whether from your team or not
Monitor Blending: All CIPs are started on time and paperwork complete
Monitor Techs: Swabbing is performed in a timely manner
Monitor Techs to be sure calibrations are completed when the Calibration Tech is out
Review all paperwork (Blend sheets, CIP paperwork, Lab Recap sheets, and Swabbing sheets) toward the end of the shift for completeness and accuracy
Complete the daily shift audit including the observation in the absence of the manager.
Help QA Manager with other tasks as needed

Qualification & Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
2-5 years of successful experience in a blending/manufacturing environment.
Must be proficient in understanding, monitoring, and acknowledging machine malfunction alarms with the ability troubleshoot.
SAP experience preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of beverage applications & basic parameters, knowledge of principles industrial food hygiene and Food Safety environment.
Competency in brix/acidity/pH/CO2 analysis is ideal.
Forklift and Hi-Lift certified or ability to become certified in a reasonable time frame
Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
Must be able to use computer and associated software programs, such as Microsoft Office, One Note, SAP, Infinity Quality System.

What We Can Do For You

Experience: Join a global organization with the limitless opportunity to learn and grow.
Benefits: Full benefits package that starts on day one of employment.
Learning & Development: The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.