Supervisor, Packaging

Saputo Inc.•Lena, WI

About The Position

The Packaging Supervisor directly supervises production employees to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and in assigned areas. The role plans, assigns, and directs work; addresses product and employee complaints; and resolves problems in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. The supervisor works with plant management and other supervisors to monitor work, maintain production efficiency and product quality, ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance, and meet production schedules. The position oversees packaging materials, inventory, production data and records, equipment setup and adjustment, employee training and performance, and continuous-improvement activities. It collaborates with other departments and supports employee selection, retention, feedback, discipline, and performance management. The role also promotes safety, applies company policies consistently, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent general education certificate.
At least an Associate’s degree in Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Experience leading and following safety and security policies and procedures.
Proficiency with ERP solutions; SAP is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines as a team player and leader.
Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
Ability to understand cost-containment and budgetary principles.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, in support of plant operations.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds unassisted.
Fine manipulation and dexterity; vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Personal protective equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of supervisory experience in a food packaging environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with plant management and other supervisory staff to assign, direct, review, and monitor staff work to maximize plant productivity.
Ensure procedures are in place and followed for production efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Inspect packaging materials and consumables for specification compliance and validate inventory against weekly and daily production schedules.
Direct setup, calibration, and equipment adjustments for case formers, palletizers, labelers, coders, stretch wrappers, tape/gluers, and other packaging support equipment.
Coordinate and communicate production schedules, changeovers, and label and packaging-code specifications to complete orders accurately and prevent over-runs.
Evaluate production volume adjustments, assign daily duties, and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Use the ERP system to enter and report production results, volume, OEE, and planned and unplanned downtime by product type and order.
Complete and review production and packaging records, Master Cleaning Sanitation Lists, schedules, accident reports and investigations, and other required documents.
Coordinate, conduct, and track employee training, including technical, job, and safety training, and monitor work performance.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Use continuous-improvement methods to analyze issues, identify and communicate root causes and preventive measures, resolve work problems, increase uptime, and minimize mechanical or human-error disruptions.
Maintain time and production records as required.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to meet performance objectives.
Supervise assigned employees’ schedules and daily activities, including selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Apply company policies and procedures consistently and support progressive disciplinary activities in partnership with Human Resources.
Promote safety programs and policies to reduce safety incidents and near-misses.
Train and instruct employees on production and equipment standards and processes, and oversee implementation and enforcement of employee policies.
Carry out management responsibilities including training, writing and validating SOPs, planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and apply Saputo values.
Perform other duties as assigned.