Packaging Supervisor

Job Title: Packaging Supervisor

Salary Range: $68,000 $80,000
Shift Preference: Swing shift preferred, but day shift is also an option

Job Summary:

The Packaging Supervisor oversees employees in a manufacturing and assembly setting. Responsibilities include planning work, enforcing safety and food standards, and improving production processes.

Key Duties:

• Implement and manage production schedules
• Assign and supervise line personnel
• Communicate with staff about performance, scheduling, and quality
• Monitor quality control and operational procedures
• Ensure accurate documentation and coding
• Coordinate shift transitions
• Train, motivate, and discipline staff
• Handle employee reviews and cross-training
• Oversee equipment setup, sanitation, and maintenance
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Maintain inventory of packaging components
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Quality teams
• Track production metrics and ensure output goals are met

Responsibilities:

• Comply with company policies, safety manuals, and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, HACCP, etc.)
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and safety rules
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of production staff

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor s preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with quality systems (SQF, HACCP, Kosher, Organic)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP software
• Bilingual and forklift certification are pluses

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, squatting, lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Use of hands for machinery operation
• Ability to multitask and respond to diverse populations
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts

Work Environment:

• Warehouse setting with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Use of protective gear (gloves, masks, hairnets, etc.)
• Exposure to particles, odors, and allergens