Packaging Supervisor: 3rd Shift

About the role

At Kar's Nuts in Madison Heights, MI, we have an opening for a Packaging Supervisor who plays a crucial role in overseeing the operations of the packaging department. This leader will provide direct supervision, training, and guidance to hourly manufacturing employees, ensuring safe daily operations while meeting established production schedules. The role is key to maintaining high product quality, maximizing plant efficiencies, and supporting continuous improvement within our packaging department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train manufacturing employees, ensuring safe operations and meeting production schedules.
• Optimize productivity by ensuring proper inventory and sustainability standards are followed.
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality policies.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful team environment, promoting employee engagement.
• Resolve issues and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Build strong customer and supplier relationships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience driving a Hi-Lo and/or Forklift.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong reasoning and decision-making skills for the processing floor.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high, and employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to control computerized equipment and machinery.

Schedule

This is an on-site position with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday, 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM (weekends as needed).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.