Packaging supervisor Jobs in USA

Job Title: Packaging Supervisor

Status: Full Time

Location: Rochester, NY

Department: Packaging

Reportsto:Packaging Manager

Job Type: Exempt up to 45 hours

Shift: Must be able to work evening or overnight shift; may include overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Position Objective

The Packaging Supervisor oversees the packaging line and operators on their shift and has a technical understanding of manufacturing operations. As a supervisor, you will manage up to 20 employees per shift, operating high-speed, liquid-filling packaging equipment. The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an environment that emphasizes strong teamwork, safety, quality awareness, continuous improvement, communication, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day packaging line operations.
• Manage quality control.
• Lead and develop the safety culture within the packaging area.
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally, lead line team DCS meetings, and communicate one-on-one.
• Lead quality initiatives (such as batch numbers, scheduling concerns, TPO, etc.) relevant to the packaging team, ensure all quality metrics are being met, and coach team members on areas for improvement.
• Maximizes output by reducing downtime through monitoring and controlling changeover, maintenance, and breakdown time.
• Minimize waste by monitoring and controlling people and equipment performance.
• Manage sanitation activities to ensure the packaging area is auditor/inspection ready at all times.
• Document everything: SIR’s, employee conflicts, and/or any variation to the normal daily operations.
• Mentor with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the creation and communication of standard operating procedures (SOPs) or guidelines and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs); knowledge of the SOP process and how daily decisions impact the budget.
• Provide oversight to maintenance employees & personnel to assist with equipment problems, troubleshooting, and execution of PM work.
• Coordinate and conduct training for packaging line team members.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the union members and lead within rules of the bargaining agreement.
• Advocate and lead the transition to a Total Productive Management (TPM) culture.
• Actively exhibit a commitment to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a union environment preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• TPM knowledge / Green Belt Six Sigma preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work rotating shifts including occasional weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, work in a confined environment, duck under conveyors, frequently climb stairs, and walk up to (but not limited to) 5 miles per day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs on an infrequent basis.
• The environment is not climate controlled. Environment can be hot and humid in the summer months.

Perks

• Generous Benefits with options to fit your life
• Blue4U Discounts
• Retirement Options with employer contributions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous paid time off
• Culture of pride and community involvement
• And of course, beer!

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $62,700 – 94,100/year, not including benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at FIFCO USA, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to enable future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package, including health insurance!

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