The Production/Packaging Supervisor is responsible for assisting with managing all packaging processes and staff in accordance with Company objectives, cGMP regulations, and federal and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide the atmosphere and leadership necessary to develop and maintain positive work relationships and third-party relationships.
• Assist with leading the development and implementation of new packaging solutions and processes.
• Represent the packaging department at internal and external meetings and events.
• Ensure the accuracy of outbound direct shipments and verify all pallets.
• Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
• Ensure high-quality, dependable packaging output at a minimal sustainable cost.
• Meet packaging schedules to ensure cost-effective on-time delivery.
• Prevent packaging interruptions where possible and minimize their duration when they occur.
• Monitor, analyze, and take corrective/improvement action on key departmental metrics.
• Collaborate with the Manager to reduce costs, increase efficiencies (OEE), and drive product quality through optimized packaging processes.
• Manage, develop, and motivate direct reports by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Assist Manager with performance evaluations.
• Monitors, measures, and reports on Packaging-related issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery to the customer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in food/pharmaceutical/nutraceutical processing operations, FDA regulated industry, or relevant combination of education and training.
• Excellent written, organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong background with Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong computer skills, including keyboarding and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, and execute with excellence.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and cooperative attitude.
• Ability to interpret, comply with, and support company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.