Packing Supervisor

Company Details Confidential; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MILISH FOOD LIMITED is seeking a hands-on Production Packing Room Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operation of the packing area in our Dublin facility. You will ensure safe, efficient packing that meets quality standards while hitting production targets and minimising downtime.

The role requires 3-5 years in production/packing, with strong experience in flow-wrapping machinery and a hands-on supervisory approach.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' relevant experience within production or packing, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a packing or production team.
• Strong practical experience operating and setting up flow-wrapping machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to run a packing operation efficiently and to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packing team activities.
• Ensure safe, efficient packing to required quality standards.
• Set up, operate and oversee flow-wrapping equipment for efficient production runs.
• Manage changeovers with minimal downtime and downtime reduction.
• Maintain hygiene and HACCP compliance in the packing area.
• Monitor line speed, throughput and overall packing efficiency.
• Train and support packing operatives in correct working methods.

Skills

Flow-wrapping machinery

Packing supervision

Food production

Education

No formal qualification

Tools

Flow-wrapping equipment

Job description

MILISH FOOD LIMITED, UNIT 35, Magna Avenue, Magna Business Park, Dublin 24, D24 N526

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Application Details

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Job Description

Role PurposeMilish Bakery is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Packing Room Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operation of our packing area.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products are packed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards, while achieving production targets and minimising downtime and waste.This is a hands-on supervisory position. The Packing Room Supervisor will be expected to work alongside the team when required, troubleshoot packing issues and maintain an efficient flow of product through the packing operation.Strong practical experience with flow-wrapping equipment and high-speed food packing operations is particularly important for this role.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate the daily activities of the packing team.Ensure the packing room operates safely, efficiently and in accordance with the production plan.Set up, operate and oversee flow-wrapping equipment to achieve efficient production runs.Ensure correct machine settings, film alignment, sealing, cutting and product presentation.Carry out and oversee product changeovers while minimising changeover time and production downtime.Identify and resolve routine flow-wrapper and packing-line problems quickly and effectively.Work hands-on with the packing team during busy periods, breakdowns, changeovers or other operational requirements.Allocate employees effectively across packing lines according to production requirements.Monitor line speed, throughput, downtime and overall packing efficiency.Ensure products are packed to the correct specification, weight, presentation and labelling requirements.Monitor and reduce packaging waste, product waste and unnecessary downtime.Ensure packaging materials are available and correctly used.Complete production, traceability and packing documentation accurately.Ensure good housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained throughout the packing area.Ensure employees comply with food safety, HACCP, allergen, hygiene, PPE and Health & Safety requirements.Conduct start-up checks and ensure equipment is safe and ready for production.Escalate mechanical or technical problems promptly to Maintenance and Production Management.Train, coach and support packing operatives in correct working methods and machine operation.Monitor employee performance, attendance, timekeeping and adherence to workplace standards.Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Hygiene and other departments.Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving productivity, quality, waste and overall packing-room performance.Experience & Skills Required3-5 years' relevant experience within a production or packing environment, preferably within food manufacturing, bakery or FMCG.Previous experience supervising or leading a packing or production team.Strong practical experience operating and setting up flow-wrapping machinery.Demonstrated ability to ru

• Sector: manufacturing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Leadership, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: HACCP ,
• Specialising In: set up and flow wrapping
• Driving Licence: None
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)