Job Description

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for supervising all packaging department activities on a daily basis. This position supervises the production, quality, and warehousing of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

Essential Job Duties

• Ability to work second shift hours from 2:30 pm – 1:30 am

• Flexibility to work Saturdays as required

• Responsible for daily planning and team huddle to communicate production schedule

• Responsible for Packing Dept setup in the morning of each production day.

  • Set up may include setting up materials needed for the day.

• Lead and coach employees to be aligned with company goals and objectives

• Keep track of team key metrics (throughput, efficiency and quality)

• Maintain effective communication with employees, supervisors, production manager, manufacturing support manager and quality department

• Monitor product quality from raw materials to packaging materials.

• Constant communication with quality personnel and line operators

• Direct and train personnel on safety procedures involving specific job duties as well as general plant safety guidelines

• Coordinate with Maintenance Lead/Supervisor to ready machinery for scheduled requirements

• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor to ready machinery for scheduled requirements

• Be responsible for pre-op and post sanitation

• Manage employee relations within the team, employee performance reviews and the discipline process

• Check and approve employees’ hours for payroll

• Responsible for Employee related matters in the production dept.

• Communicate with Purchasing on inventory items

• Enter information to MC system daily

• Communicate company policy and procedures

• Ensure all crew members follow HACCP and GMP practices

• Report any food safety and quality problem to personnel with authority to initiate action

• In the absence of Packing Supervisor, Production Manager will cover his/her responsibilities.

Competencies & Skill Requirements

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication

• Leadership abilities and able to create a team environment

• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

• Ability to create and follow production schedules

• Exercise diplomacy, tact and judgment in matters related to the exchange of shipping/ receiving

• Effective organizational skills and accuracy in data entry

• Proven ability to set priorities, to pay attention to detail, and to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

& Experience

• Two years+ experience as a supervisor in Food Manufacturing

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

• Experience with Food and Beverage industry preferred

• Experience sanitizing food processing equipment preferred

Sanitation

• Oversee the sanitation process within the Packing department.

**Work Environment **

• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for virtually entire shift.

• Occasionally required to balance or climb.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be willing to work in a wet environment.