Manufacturing Site Supervisor - Charlotte, NC

  • Spindrift
  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

The Manufacturing Site Supervisor will be responsible and accountable for executing and helping to improve onsite manufacturing of product to the highest levels of food safety, quality, and productivity.

  • Work onsite and remotely with contract manufacturers to ensure products are made in accordance to specifications and with established protocols with regard to raw material, product, manufacturing techniques, and packaging.
  • Certify that Manufacturing Instructions and Product Manuals are adhered to during production while still applying experience and judgement to make the best possible product.
  • Conduct critical observation of raw materials, packaging, and products used during manufacturing to identify and resolve issues as well as drive opportunities for improvement.
  • Collect and analyze data gathered during production to help drive meaningful improvements to Key Performance Indicators.
  • Work with co-manufacturers, contracted engineers, and internal customers to help commission Spindrift specific capital projects.
  • Assist with transitioning products from the R&D environment to full scale production.
  • Stay current on industry developments relative to processing, equipment, and packaging innovation while identifying potential applications for Spindrift.
  • Help lead continuous improvement activities.
  • Available for travel up to 60%
  • Minimum of 3 years quality and operations food experience (beverage preferred) within CPG industry
  • Comfortable operating within a plant environment.
  • Flexibility to survive and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. (Which means being able to wear multiple hats; operate without highly structured processes; and consider no task too small nor too large.)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Can apply critical thinking, good sense, and courage to make decisions sometimes in the absence of data.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Able to interact successfully with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, inside and outside the company

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 and is dependent upon the candidate's experience prior to joining Spindrift. In addition, we offer the following compensation and benefits:

  • Short-term incentive program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected.
  • Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match.
  • Monthly cell phone allowance.
  • Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education.
  • A host of voluntary benefits including, but not limited to, additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
  • In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.