Packaging Production Supervisor

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Packaging Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations with energy and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily production activities within a fast-paced manufacturing facility, ensuring that quality standards are met while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Your leadership will drive team performance, streamline processes, and uphold the highest safety and operational standards to support our company's growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packaging operations, including assigning work schedules, monitoring output, and ensuring team compliance with procedures and quality standards
• Assist in performance evaluations and contribute to team morale and accountability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead root cause investigations for packaging errors or deviations.
• Train and mentor packaging personnel on proper procedures, line changeovers, and safety practices.
• Ensure proper setup, operation, and sanitation of packaging lines.
• Monitor packaging productivity and implement improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure product quality, accurate labeling, and traceability.
• Enforce compliance with cGMP, FDA regulations, company SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate packaging records, batch documentation, and inventory usage logs.
• Communicate with leads site updates in real time to note changes across multiple site locations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing or a related field
• 5 years experience of manufacturing environment in food industry preferred
• 3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Professional Experience or Certified in HACCP, GMP, or SQF

Additional Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in a cGMP-regulated industry (nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food preferred).
• Strong understanding of packaging machinery and processes, including bottling, labeling, induction sealing, lot coding, and pouching.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems for production tracking and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret batch records, safety documents, and production schedules.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and SOP compliance.
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Language

• Proficient in English
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods. Unaided and perform tasks that require bending, crouching, and lifting throughout the shift.

Work Environment

• The role is primarily performed on the production floor and in the warehouse.
• Frequently exposed to varying extreme conditions and loud noise levels.
• Regular use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for various environments.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance