Packing Supervisor

• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to employee trust and value.
• Quickly recognize and correct safety hazards. Target zero accidents.
• Ensure all equipment is in good condition and will operate safely.
• Ensure that all production processes are in control
• Earn rapport with workplace peers as well as subordinates. Support other departments (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, receiving, etc.) to maintain ‘team’ status.
• Administer policies consistently and timely.
• Plan (calculate) and execute changeovers with minimal materials waste.
• Prepare / ensure that components of all machinery are set properly prior to and during shift to facilitate proper operation during production; assist with maintenance repairs when necessary.
• Lead and oversee the cleaning and sanitation of all production equipment in the packaging area, both during production shifts and during changeover shutdowns for format and flavor changes.
• Communicate required equipment changes to maintenance staff, providing ample changeover time; advise production manager when changeovers are complete.
• Assume all other duties assigned by production manager.

• Tour department to ensure that associates are in assigned work locations, that all equipment is operating properly, identify / correct safety hazards.
• Monitor product quality continuously throughout the department by ensuring that all product and process specifications are in control, including all cartons and cases printed information; code date, UPC, product description, etc.
• Communicate with other supervisors to ensure that production is performing satisfactorily and to facilitate an orderly shift transfer.
• Ensure that job vacancies are filled temporarily or permanently.
• Utilize training opportunities for self and staff.

A.

· Minimum of three to five years of management / supervisory experience is helpful.

· Line production and manufacturing experience is preferred.

· Proven technical and mechanical ability is required.

· Working knowledge of wrapping and packaging equipment is desirable, but not necessary.

· Computer literacy is preferred.

B.

· High school diploma or equivalent is required; a Business Degree is helpful.

· Math aptitude helpful

· Proficient use of calculator

· Must be able to safely walk / move quickly among equipment as necessary to facilitate uninterrupted production.

· Setup and maintain legible and accurate printed information on all packaging.

· Must be able to climb and descend ladders safely.

· Must be able to safely lift and carry loads of up to 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height.

· Must have good visual acuity and color perception.