Packaging Supervisor
About The Position
The Packaging Supervisor directs sugar production operations on shift, supervising teams of specialized union employees to ensure Good Manufacturing Practices and safe operating procedures. The role is accountable for meeting or exceeding production targets and quality standards while maintaining regulatory compliance through the supervision of hourly personnel on rotating shifts. The supervisor leads production teams, coordinates staffing, schedules, materials, and product flow, and oversees finished-product quality and completion of required production, quality, and safety documentation. The role also supports employee training and performance, safety audits, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in an industrial food manufacturing or production environment supervising union employees.
- Ability to train others.
- Quantifiable leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
- Background in industrial electricity, computers, PLC programming, mechanical troubleshooting, and management supervision.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Continuous Improvement or quality certification(s) are strongly preferred.
- A four-year degree in an industrial, electrical, sciences, or technical area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Achieve results through subordinates in a unionized environment.
- Meet or exceed standard production rates while maintaining safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Lead assigned teams in the continuous improvement process.
- Conduct regular shift meetings regarding safety, production, quality, and other important information.
- Conduct training, monitor and evaluate employee performance, and implement recommendations to improve performance.
- Analyze production requirements to estimate worker hours and create production schedules that meet internal and external needs.
- Calculate the stock and supplies required for operations based on production schedules and material requirements from storage.
- Ensure finished-product quality by adhering to company policies, procedures, and specifications, making necessary corrections to packaged product.
- Coordinate the flow of materials into and out of production areas for distribution in accordance with the production schedule.
- Conduct safety audits and ensure safety requirements are met.
- Communicate across the organization to help ensure customer deadlines are met.
- Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Guide workers in adjusting, repairing, and maintaining machines and equipment that fail to meet standards.
- Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Ensure required production, quality, and safety documentation is completed and delivered in accordance with department and company requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
