Packing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Description

• Supervise all packaging activities during 2nd shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Ensure packing lines are properly set up and equipment is operating effectively
• Verify finished goods are accurately counted, labeled, and packed per company standards
• Monitor employees to ensure proper packing procedures are followed and productivity targets are met
• Ensure all packaging materials are available and staged in advance of production
• Maintain packing area cleanliness and ensure end-of-shift sanitation is completed
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including GMPs, HACCP, and SQF
• Examine and inspect all items to ensure that quality specifications are upheld
• Ensure product is ready and packed for scheduled production times
• Ensure all finished products are counted and packed in a neat and organized way
• Notifies production management immediately when any sub-standard product quality is encountered
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the shift
• Ensure a sense of urgency from all packing team members 
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety and cleanliness on the floor
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Support continuous improvement efforts and offer feedback to improve processes and product flow.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of food packaging equipment and processes
• This position requires the ability to motivate and lead a team, along with strong time management and organizational skills. 

• 1-2 year’s experience in a supervisory or leadership role, required
• Previous baking experience, and knowledge required
• Basic math skills.  Must be able to add, multiply, count and verify numbers
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality and accurate documentation
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and respond to real-time production needs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly on the floor
• Proficient in basic computer use (Excel, data entry systems, email)

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to train and coach new employees on GMP standards
• Able to read, write, and understand English
• Working knowledge of ERP or production systems (e.g., SAP)
• Experience working on or around food packaging lines is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and occasional overtime as needed
• Bilingual preferred

• This is a food manufacturing facility. The environment may vary from warm to wet, to cold, to freezing, depending where you are in the plant. 
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to balance or climb.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.