Packaging Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate packaging line employees during assigned shifts.
• Ensure burger products are packaged accurately according to customer specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor packaging equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Verify product quality, labeling accuracy, coding, weight compliance, and package integrity.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Conduct line inspections and ensure proper documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Train, coach, and develop packaging employees on safety procedures, quality standards, and operational best practices.
• Schedule labor resources to meet production targets while controlling overtime and labor costs.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including throughput, yield, downtime, quality defects, and labor utilization.
• Ensure a clean and organized work environment through adherence to sanitation and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in meat processing, food production, or packaging operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SQF, and USDA regulations.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment and production reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in refrigerated food production environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in beef or protein processing operations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus.