Packing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for daily planning and team huddle to communicate production schedule.
• Responsible for Packing Dept setup in the morning and afternoon 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
• 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
• Other duties as required
• Flexibility to work Saturdays as required

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
• 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

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 and warm environment

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.