Processing Supervisor (Blending / Compounding)

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule the prep / batching team; provide direction and coaching.
• Ensure raw materials are picked, weighed, kitted, and staged per formulation & SOPs.
• Oversee batch execution: blending, mixing, pumping, routing, sampling, real-time documentation.
• Verify that all operations meet food safety, GMP, HACCP, and FSSC requirements.
• Coordinate daily with Kitting, Production, and Quality to align schedules, materials, and priorities.
• Monitor yields, variances, and perform root cause analysis on formulation deviations.
• Audit batch records, verify lot traceability, and ensure corrective action for nonconformances.
• Drive continuous improvement in processing efficiency, shrink reduction, and quality.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting in collaboration with Maintenance.
• Enforce safety standards, lead safety rounds, and promote a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Lead or contribute to new product launches, process redesigns, and scale-up efforts.
• Prepare reports and communicate performance metrics (yield, downtime, quality, labor) to leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in a processing, compounding, or blending role in food, beverage or CPG industries.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, regulatory standards, and batch record systems.
• Ability to read and interpret chemical / ingredient specifications, batching formulas, and technical documents.
• Competence in root cause analysis, process optimization, and problem solving.
• Experience with ERP, batch management software, or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Beverage industry or liquid processing experience.
• Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or similar.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, 5S methodologies.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish).