Production Supervisor

Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design and marketing and our people are at the heart of everything we do!

As the Production Supervisor you will bear the responsible for overseeing frontline associates to manufacture products using efficient and safe production processes.

Position-Related Responsibilities and Key Job Duties

• Meet or exceed production goals while minimizing costs.
• Create and execute 1-year and 3-year business plans that align with national/regional/local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies.
• Contribute to operational goals by improving efficiency and managing resources effectively.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team to boost productivity and engagement.
• Build a culture of collaboration by encouraging best practice sharing and breaking down barriers to teamwork.
• Set clear expectations, hold team members accountable, and provide timely, actionable feedback.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Monitor and improve production processes to maximize line efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage production performance against key KPIs within labor and operating expense (OPEX) budgets.
• Ensure production readiness, including supervising equipment setup, changeovers, and regular checks for compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment by inspecting equipment and work conditions.
• Drive process improvements by implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to refine operations.
• Champion initiatives meant to improve sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee compliance with all company and regulatory policies, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety regulations.

Education and Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience managing people and processes.
• A minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISO standards (e.g., 22000, 9000, 14001) or other management systems.
• Certifications or practical experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies.
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts and Self-Guided Workforce models.
• Expertise in analyzing and improving KPIs within a production environment.

Skills:
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP); Continual Improvement Process; Lean Manufacturing; organization; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Production Management; ISO 90001; Six Sigma; Microsoft Office; Food Safety and Sanitation; Workforce Planning; Coaching; Process Improvements; Change Management; 5s (Inactive); Quality Control (QC); Production Processes

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, OH

Job ID: cocacola-148651088

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-15T23:33:29