PACKAGING DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Royer Corp • Madison, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Department Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all packaging operations to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality product output. This role provides leadership to the packaging team and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment, processes, and workflow optimization.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, labeling requirements, and customer specifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise packaging leads and team members to ensure efficient daily operations and adherence to performance expectations.
• Oversee packaging line setup, operation, and workflow to ensure timely and accurate completion of production orders.
• Verify that all labeling, packaging, and finished goods meet customer specifications and purchase order requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, and other departments to align packaging schedules, priorities, and production needs.
• Train, coach, and develop packaging employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and company expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
• Monitor packaging material inventory levels and coordinate ordering to prevent shortages or production delays.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve packaging issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Manage staffing schedules, shift coverage, attendance, and departmental personnel needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and OSHA standards.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
• Oversee the completion and disposition of work orders and ensure accurate production documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Team members are expected to perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or management, as demands require.

Benefits

• Access to Industrial Clinic at Britt Family Medicine for convenient medical care and primary care services (free medical appointments, free in-house medications, free supplies for managing chronic health conditions).
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• 40 hours of paid vacation
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Pathways to Economic Participation (PEP) program (matching funds for employee savings, financial management education, no-fee checking and savings accounts, home mortgage loan products, auto loan purchase products).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed