Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift presso Phillips Distilling Company

Since 1912, Phillips Distilling Company (PDC) has produced high-quality spirits and popular brands. As one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, we pride ourselves on our independent spirit and our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and community.

Phillips Distilling Company is currently inviting candidates to apply for a full-time 2nd shift Production Supervisor opportunity. This position will be scheduled to work on-site 4-5 days per week. The candidate selected for this role will enjoy competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and paid holidays! Join the Phillips’ team today and enjoy being in good spirits every day!

Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Shift Manager                                          

Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the production area to ensure that production goals are met efficiently and effectively. This role involves planning work schedules, managing employee performance, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout the production process.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Collaborates with other supervisors/managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments, including special projects to utilize labor and materials efficiently.
• Assists the production scheduler in developing a lead schedule that is productive and efficient.
• Performs workforce planning activities such as tracking employee attendance, managing time off requests and monitoring daily activities.
• Manages employee performance, providing coaching and feedback in line with company policies.
• Provides supervision and training to team members, ensuring they are fully equipped to perform their duties and follow safety protocols.
• Ensures the efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion of all scheduled production tasks.
• Monitors production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensures that fill height audits are conducted twice daily, especially for runs exceeding four hours.
• Verifies that product availability aligns with the production schedule by double-checking the schedule and product board.
• Communicates tank and batch numbers, along with other relevant details to line and end-of-line (EOL) team members.
• Ensures team members know their responsibilities during line breakdowns, product changes, moves to other lines, etc.
• Is present on the production floor approximately 50% of the time to support team members, and assist in troubleshooting, and ensuring efficient operations.
• Uphold all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures, and other safety regulations.
• Inspects line equipment while it is running for unusual wear, vibrations, and heat and oil leaks.
• Reviews and analyzes production-related data, including charts, work orders, and production schedules, to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Utilizes Redzone to document and communicate production metrics and machine downtime.
• Ensures that all required reports (e.g., label operator, QC reports, fill height checks) are completed and submitted at the end of each shift.
• Oversees the proper cleanup of production areas, including floors, trenches, bottling equipment, overhead conveyors, EOL. area, FOL. area, dumpsters, and compactor.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Living and abiding by the Phillips Way and the company’s core values: Communication & Collaboration, Dignity & Respect, Accountability, Customer Service and Community.

Required Competencies:

• Must have the ability to work and participate in an environment that expects all employees to support wellness, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Must have the ability to think critically, problem solve and choose appropriate course of action based on priority and relative factors.
• Must be highly self-directed, self-motivated, detailed, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have computer/technology knowledge and skills necessary to perform job responsibilities. Previous Oracle experience preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Must have strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead and motivate team members to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Must have a team-oriented mind set, with the ability to work effectively in a flexible and dynamic environment.
• Must have the ability to participate in and support continuous improvement, including process improvement and lean manufacturing activities.
• Must have strong knowledge of production operations.

Required Education & Experience:

• Must have the ability to maintain current knowledge, skills and/or certifications relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
• 2-year degree or post-secondary training.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity in a manufacturing setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Previous experience working in food production or packaging.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees the 2nd shift production, bottle blowing and blending teams.

Work Location & Travel Required:
This position works on-site reporting to the Princeton location, and will be scheduled 4-5 days per week depending upon the production schedule. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting (office and production floor). Must be able to tolerate working in a noisy environment while utilizing proper PPE and tolerate 90° heat. This position requires regular standing on hard surfaces for extended periods and walking throughout the facility. Must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time and the dexterity to frequently type on a keyboard is also required.

Other Considerations:
The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Phillips Distilling Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider all qualified individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.

Starting Pay Range:
70,000 - 85,000 Annually

Where a candidate falls within the pay range will vary based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, education, skills and experience.

Benefits Overview:
PDC offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans to meet individual/family needs.
• Financial Well-being: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs).
• Income Protection: Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Includes 9 paid holidays, annual PTO accrual, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Wellness Program:  Incentives and resources to support physical and mental well-being.  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential access to counseling, financial & legal planning, estate planning, wellness resources, and more to support employees and their families.  
• Bonus Potential: Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and/or company performance. 

This summary provides a general overview of available benefits. Specific details, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the recruitment/onboarding process.