Packaging Supervisor - Pooler, GA

About the role

Oversee daily warehouse and packaging operations in a safety-sensitive environment that requires application of independent judgment in a variety of settings and activities to direct the activities of multiple employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff of up to 10 employees in the course of daily warehouse operations (Utility and Packaging Forklift Operators)
• Oversee transfer system operations and forklift activities
• Oversee operation of packaging equipment: High speed bagging lines, scales, palletizers, palletizing robot, pallet dispensers, printers, conveyors, stretch hooders, shrink wrappers, and bag kickers
• Communicate equipment issues and maintain packaging-related inventories
• Ensure production documentation accuracy and compliance with safety procedures
• Ensure maintenance of clean work areas and enforce housekeeping standards
• Report any related operational problems to the Operations Manager
• Ensure safe equipment isolation and strict Lockout/Tagout compliance
• Coordinate repair activities with maintenance personnel and track issue resolution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in supervisory role (preferably in packaging/warehousing)
• Physical demands: Must be able to work long hours, weekends and holidays when needed; lift up to 55 pounds, move up to 250 pounds, climb ladders, operate control panels and work with hand tools; use fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; possess adequate vision to include close visual confirmation of finely printed documents, distance vision to safely and correctly identify objects and or markings, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus on subjects or objects at any safe working distance
• Licenses/Certificates: Forklift Certified and maintain proper credentials during employment period
• Skills: Ability to work independently and as part of team; recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact; safely operate a forklift and must pass site forklift certification; have the ability to think independently and make decisions that are in the company’s best interest; possess excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills; multi-task oriented with the ability to handle many activities simultaneously

Additional Job Details

• Supervisory Responsibility: Provide positive leadership for all assigned staff; Maintain the appropriate amount of staffing to accomplish the required production goals; Maintain a safe work environment; Conduct, supervise and document daily safety meetings; Conduct, supervise and document production staff training; Monitor and supervise daily equipment inspections, and ensure that inspection paperwork is done correctly and turned in daily (i.e.; forklift, transfer system and compressor inspections, etc.); Interview, select, and train new hires in coordination with management and HR; Conduct evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development; Recommend corrective action and disciplinary measures as appropriate to manager; Provide input as needed regarding hiring, termination, promotion, and compensation decisions; Manage overtime allocation; Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet operational needs

Benefits and Perks

• Family health benefit packages - after 90 days
• Vacation pay - after 90 days
• Holiday pay - after 90 days
• Company matching 401k retirement program - after 90 days

Work Environment

This position operates in a fast-paced warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure possible during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Monday through Friday, with occasion weekend work. Hours of operation depend on shift assigned. Must be able to work overtime, long hours, nights, weekends and holidays when needed.

Travel

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Environmental Commitment

The hired individual is expected to enthusiastically support all facets of Operation Clean Sweep; specifically, making a conscious effort to prevent pellet, flake and powder loss into the environment and ensure any spills are swiftly and effectively cleaned up.