Beverage Supervisor Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Beverage Supervisor

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead a team of production staff to receive, transfer, carbonate, infuse and can non-alcoholic beer, ready-to-drink sparkling waters, and teas, and mix, fill and prepare beverage concentrates, flavors, and emulsions.
  • Monitor and ensure the safety, quality, yield, labor costs, and materials of the line.
  • Accurately read, record, and communicate all beverage production data, counts, measurements, and weights.
  • Supervise employees’ daily productivity and coach them to improve both individual and team performance.
  • Train, direct, and supervise employees (station rotation, prep work, and techniques) to ensure quotas are met.
  • Implement and control manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Complete and submit documentation for all line processes and procedures as required.
  • Participate in the planning of production timelines, scheduling of line activity, and allocation of resources to meet production goals.
  • Act as an operator and individual contributor as needed to meet production goals.
  • Monitor operations to ensure processes are correctly executed and troubleshoot where necessary.
  • Monitor stock of all supplies and ingredients.
  • Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products in line with GMP and food safety requirements.
  • Maintain high-quality standards by directing QC checks, sensory panels, and visual inspections.
  • Maintain consistent and clear communication amongst production staff.
  • Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly team and personal productivity goals are met.
  • Maintain and comply with sanitation standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized production space.
  • Ensure the Department is always “Audit Ready”.
  • Complete Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance on equipment as needed.
  • Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the production team.
  • Assist the Beverage Manager as needed.
  • Ensure a safe working environment.
  • Review and communicate daily on all safety-related topics of discussion.
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree or equitable level of professional experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in a production environment, preferably in a regulated field producing liquids for human consumption.
  • Must have at least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.
  • Strong GMP skills and Food Safety knowledge, as it relates to beverage processing.
  • ServSafe Food Handler’s Card is preferred.
  • Strong mechanical skill sets, complex equipment functions, understanding, and skill
  • Must work safely with and around hazardous chemicals and equipment and ensure the safe handling by all staff
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.
  • Effective problem-solving skills under pressure
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Must obtain all state-required permits, licenses, certifications
  • Must pass any and all required background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
  • This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms.
  • May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.