Job Description

ABOUT SAVANNAH BEE

To help create a world where businesses operate like a beehive, benefiting that which they touch, and leaving a better world for their having been there. A world where honeybees are honored and protected. A beautiful, sustainable world for the next 100 million years. 

As the world’s leading life-style brand focused on beehive products, Savannah Bee Company’s mission is to provide pure, healthy honey and hive inspired health and beauty products while educating people about the wonders of the honeybee and preserving the art of beekeeping. We do this by educating customers and selling honeybee-inspired products online, across our 15 stores, as well as other resellers. Customers who buy our products are supporting us, allowing us to support beekeepers worldwide who in turn keep honeybees thriving.

Staying true to Savannah Bee’s mission, Ted Dennard, Owner and CEO, is using his expanded reach to educate more people about the wonder of the honeybee. In 2013, he founded the Bee Cause Project to install beehives in 1,000 schools to raise a generation that understands, loves, and protects the honeybee. Ted’s lifelong passion for honeybees is seen in his mission, his retail store experience, the specialty honey, and the luxurious, beehive-based body care products he distributes. Today, Savannah Bee Company is working to incrementally improve your experience as well as our systems while expanding the company’s reach to more people. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for leading and optimizing manufacturing, bottling, packaging, and supply chain functions to support the company’s growth. This high-level leadership role will oversee Production Managers, the Food Safety Manager, and the Supply Chain Manager, ensuring that operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

This role will also work closely with senior leadership to plan, purchase, and install a second bottling line, ensuring the expansion aligns with production goals and long-term business strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in CPG manufacturing, with expertise in packaging, bottling lines, production planning, and process optimization. This role requires a mechanically inclined, analytical problem-solver who can lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and scale operations to meet increasing demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Provide high-level oversight for production, food safety, and supply chain functions, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Develop and execute scalable operations strategies to support growth and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive efficiency and accountability across all teams.

Bottling Line Expansion & Equipment Supervision

• Work closely with senior leadership to plan, purchase, and install a second bottling line to expand capacity.
• Oversee bottling and packaging operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards.
• Work closely with the Production Managers to manage scheduling, production flow, and troubleshooting of bottling line equipment.
• Ensure preventive maintenance programs are in place to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Provide leadership to the Food Safety Manager, ensuring full compliance with FDA, SQF, and OSHA regulations.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous training to uphold food safety standards.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Oversee Supply Chain Manager, ensuring seamless sourcing, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Optimize materials planning and inventory strategies to maintain efficiency and cost control.
• Build strong vendor and 3PL partnerships to improve supply chain resilience.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop Production, Food Safety, and Supply Chain teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Hire, train, and mentor high-performing managers to support growth and operational excellence.
• Align cross-functional teams to drive operational success and meet business objectives.
• Partner with R&D teams to support product innovation and the successful launch of new products.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

• 8+ years of leadership experience in CPG manufacturing, food & beverage, or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading production, supply chain, and food safety teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in bottling, packaging, and production line optimization.
• Experience planning, purchasing, and implementing new manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) for production planning and inventory management.
• Deep understanding of food safety regulations, quality assurance, and compliance (FDA, SQF, OSHA, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones and may be conducted in person at our offices or in a hybrid mode with work from home for up to three days per week.
• This role may require occasional physical exertion and the ability to lift at least 50lbs. 
• This is an on-site position, based in Savannah, GA. 

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
• Dental Plan
• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, 
• 401(k) with Company match (50% match up to 6% of contributions)
• Paid Time Off

Successful completion of background check will be required in advance of hire.

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