Operations Supervisor - Packaging (2nd Shift)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HPP Supervisor to lead our High-Pressure Processing (HPP) operations. This role is critical to ensuring production goals are met while upholding food safety, employee performance, and operational standards. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience in manufacturing or food/beverage production, strong people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Schedule:

• 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM, Tuesday-Saturday, with flexibility for mandatory overtime
• Open availability and availability to work a 6th day is required
• Please note that schedules are limited and are not guaranteed to be available. Available schedules will be offered to candidates based on business needs and staffing availability.

2-Week Training Schedule: Monday-Friday, employees will start with this schedule and then transition to their regular assigned schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of HPP workers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback, including disciplinary conversations.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to meet targets and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure smooth production operations.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for juice manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring proper functionality and initiating maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness among the production team.

• Track and ensure KPI goals are consistently met within HPP operations.

• Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, schedules, and disciplinary point tracking.

• Lead daily pre-shift meetings to review production plans, safety concerns, and relevant updates.

• Ensure compliance with the HPP process plan, and that product is handled according to company and regulatory standards.

• Oversee employee scheduling for 7-day coverage, ensuring staffing aligns with production needs.

• Complete timecard management and payroll-related tasks.

• Address employee performance issues professionally, documenting and escalating as needed.

• Navigate systems such as UKG for scheduling, timekeeping, and internal communication.

• Generate and maintain Excel reports and communicate through email.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Job Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a food, beverage, or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ Years of manufacturing experience.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

• Comfortable working mandatory overtime up to 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Must have open scheduling availability, with a focus on Sunday-Thursday, but flexible to work a 6th day if required.

Knowledge:

• Previous experience in HPP operations.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks including email, Excel, and workforce software (UKG preferred).
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for food and beverage manufacturing.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Other Abilities:

• Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments/deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make timely decisions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high product quality.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Freezer and refrigerated working environment.
• Use of Forklifts and pallet Jacks.

Physical Demands

• Sitting/standing for extended periods.
• Light computer use.
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Requires sitting for extended periods.

Compensation and Benefits

Come thrive at Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Pay rate starts at $22.00-$25.00 an hour
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 Weeks at 100% Pay
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
• Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!

Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.