Job Title: Manager, Batching & Quality Control

Location: In person, Circle Beverage (1050 E Washington St, Indianapolis 46202)

Department: Management

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and culture-focused Batching & Quality Control Manager to join our team.  This role will oversee two of the critical departments that enable Circle Beverage to uphold our core values of: (1) taking care of people, (2) delivering on our commitments, (3) choosing the high road, and (4) being nimble.  This position is responsible for a 24-hour team that oversees the batching process (6 team members) and the quality control process (3 team members) for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Batching process

● Accountable for the end-to-end batching process, which includes pick lists, kitting, batching, blending, spec signoff, and preparation for packaging.

● Direct supervisor for the Batching Technicians.

● Responsible for the batching room, all batching equipment, and other assets of the batching department.

● Owns all SOPs related to the batching department and process.

● Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.

Quality Control process

● Accountable for the end-to-end quality control process, which includes hourly FSQA checksheets, product inspections, seam checks, fill level checks, batch spec signoff, sensory, and more. 

● Conducts internal audits to identify process gaps, and participates in the process to close those gaps.

● Works alongside the Quality Assurance Manager to support regulatory, compliance, customer, and other requirements. 

● Direct supervisor for the Quality Control technicians.

● Responsible for the quality control lab and all equipment and assets of the lab and QC process.

● Owns all SOPs related to the companywide quality control process.

● Accountable for food safety, quality, and sanitation activities across the department.

Leadership & Culture

● Lead, develop, and grow the direct reports of the department.  

● Invest in the performance and growth of the direct reports of the department.

● Be a force for driving the company culture across the department.

● Accountable for team member performance and engagement across a 24 hour operation. Is able to work a flexible schedule to periodically be present on each shift, to allow for personal coaching, develop, and interaction with all team members.

Continuous improvement

● Develop and oversee an internal continuous improvement (CI) process for the company.

Safety

● Develop and oversee the internal Safety committee and initiatives for the company.

Qualifications:

The experiences that a qualified candidate will have are: 

● At least three years of experience as a supervisor or manager in beverage manufacturing with direct experience overseeing activities such as blending, batching, brewing, and quality control of a 24-hour manufacturing operation. 

● You have exhibited mastery in developing skilled employees to achieve self-sufficiency, certifications, and developed into future leaders.  You have experience with performance-managing people out and managing others up to a higher level of performance. 

● You have led continuous improvement initiatives within a LEAN, Six Sigma, or comparable program. Preferred: you hold a certification in one of these improvement methodologies. 

● You have been trained in food safety, quality control, GMP’s, and other relevant regulations. Preferred: you hold a PCQI certification.

● You have a history of using data and structure to drive discipline within your teams.

What We Offer:

● A collaborative and inclusive team environment.

● Opportunities to grow and take on new challenges.

● A chance to make a meaningful impact on company culture and employee experience.