Packaging Operations Supervisor -- Animal Nutrition

We’re a family-owned maker of companion-animal supplements and treats. As our business grows, we’re seeking reliable, detail-obsessed teammates who care about quality and love working together to get great products out the door.

You start the morning by reviewing the production plan with the Quality Control (QC) Manager, then head to the floor to set the pace for the shift. Packaging Associates look to you for direction—you stage bins in the proper order for bagging or jarring, confirm product counts and weights, and make sure every label, form, and signature is exactly where it needs to be. Throughout the day you keep the packaging area safe and spotless, coach the team, and verify machines are humming smoothly. By day’s end, you’ve met production goals, maintained flawless paperwork, and safeguarded the quality our customers trust.

• Oversee daily packaging operations to ensure products are packaged accurately, safely, and to company quality standards.
• Work closely with Packaging Associates and the QC Manager to hit production targets and maintain correct documentation.
• Make certain product cards are filled out fully and precisely, matching the corresponding QC form for each bin.
• Confirm product cards are initialed after bins are emptied.
• Assist with unloading product bins and arrange products in the correct sequence for bagging or jarring.
• Verify all counts and weights before any bagging or jarring begins.
• Package finished wafers and soft chews according to established packaging guidelines.
• Run bagging operations using packaging machinery efficiently and correctly.
• Follow all procedures in the Quality Control Manual.
• Complete accurate documentation at all times, including the electronic pallet log.
• Retain QC samples in line with the MMR form.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the QC Manager on processes and quality requirements.
• Direct, train, and support Packaging Associates; ensure tasks are done right and on time.
• Motivate the team to achieve production goals and suggest workflow/efficiency improvements.
• Keep the packaging area safe, organized, clean, and free from clutter.
• Assist with QC functions and required paperwork.
• Ensure finished goods are properly stored and segregated.
• Clean and sanitize machines, tools, and work areas as needed.
• Verify machines are maintained and operating correctly; coordinate needs with appropriate personnel or the QC Manager.
• Operate a small forklift safely and responsibly.
• Contribute to a safe, well-functioning plant environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or packaging.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and write at a high school level.
• Comfort following written and verbal instructions.
• Background supervising, leading, or training others.
• Clear communication with peers and leadership.
• Preferred: baking, food processing, food handling, or similar environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced production setting.
• Team-first mindset with the confidence to provide direction.
• Willing and available to work overtime as scheduled or needed.

We value pride in craftsmanship, initiative, and collaborative problem-solving. If you enjoy keeping teams organized and productive—and you take satisfaction in spotless documentation and consistent quality—this role is for you.

• Leadership / People Management
• Warehouse Experience
• Packaging Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment