Job Description
Mizkan Americas, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of vinegars, mustards, cooking wines, Asian sauces and dressings, and a variety of other liquid condiments. We offer a broad array of branded and private label products and service customers in the Retail, Foodservice, and Food Ingredients trade classes from multiple production facilities located throughout the United States. Mizkan Americas, Inc. is privately held by the Mizkan Group Corporation, which is one of the most well respected food companies in Japan and the largest producer of vinegar in the world.
We are currently seeking a Bulk Production Supervisor for the Lake Alfred, FL plant, which produces bottled private label vinegar for retail customers, bulk vinegar for industrial customers, and also distributes other Mizkan Americas products. This facility has bulk manufacturing, blending, and bottling processes. The Bulk Supervisor is responsible for overseeing 7 hourly production employees and reports to the Plant Manager. Major responsibilities are as follows:
· Supervise the daily operations of assigned bulk production as consistent with customer and company requirements. · Plan, layout, and assign work for bulk line employees in accordance with production schedule. · Hire, train, monitor, discipline, evaluate, and develop employees. · Enforce organizational policies and rules of conduct. · Ensure adherence to applicable quality and manufacturing standards, and GMPs. · Analyze and resolve problems relating to product quality, product quantity, processes, materials, scrap, waste, personnel, etc. · Record efficiencies ratings to improve yields and throughput. · Provide technical assistance to operators in resolution of production problems. · Ensure employees maintain good housekeeping conditions and comply with safety and sanitation rules and requirements. · Complete required production reports as required. · Perform other projects/duties as assigned.
A minimum of 2 - 4 years of supervisory experience within the bottling, liquid filling, blending, and/or packaging industries (i.e. salad dressings, sauces, condiments, dairy, soft drinks, bottled water, distilled spirits, brewery, shampoos, and/or other liquefied personal care products) is required. Experience with vinegar processing is preferred. Successful candidates will be well organized, results oriented, and have effective problem solving ability. Strong leadership and team building skills are essential. Ability to interface effectively with people and resolve conflicts is required. Associate degree is preferred. Bachelors is desirable. Experience in combination with education will be considered. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and AS 400 is desirable.
Our regular full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield that includes: health, dental, vision, life, disability, holidays, vacation, personal days, sick days, 401K Plan, and more! No relocation assistance is available. EOE/M/F.
Please apply online, fax, or mail your cover letter, resume, and salary history/requirements. List LA Bulk Supervisor in the subject line.
Corporate Recruiter – LABS Mizkan Americas, Inc. 1661 Feehanville Drive Suite 300 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Fax: (847) 590-0475 Email: recruiter@mizkan.com (Recommended)
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