Bilingual Packaging Assistant Manager

5TH HQ; United States; On-site; USD 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Packaging Assistant Manager located in Miramar, FL. This role requires overseeing daily packaging operations, ensuring compliance with production schedules and quality standards. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory. The position offers a pay rate of $19 per hour, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.
• At least three years of leadership experience in a production or operations setting.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing KPIs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze work orders and packaging specifications.
• Oversee and coordinate daily packaging operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to packing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Packaging Assistant Manager

Location: Miramar, FL
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $19 per hour

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.

• At least three (3) years of leadership experience in a production or operations setting.

• Strong mathematical, counting, and analytical skills.

• Experience working with production schedules and planning preferred.

• Knowledge of Manufacturing KPIs (Efficiency, Yield, Waste, Throughput, etc.) preferred.

• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

• Clear and effective communicator with operators, supervisors, and management.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (required).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze work orders, packaging specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM); identify and correct discrepancies as needed.

• Assist the Packaging Manager in overseeing and coordinating daily packaging operations across multiple production lines.

• Ensure packaging operations meet production schedules, quantity targets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Monitor compliance with company policies related to materials handling, hoppers, packaging processes, and vehicle loading.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and assist in resolving machine setup issues and equipment malfunctions.

• Participate directly in daily and weekly packaging planning meetings.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with Planning, Inventory, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams.

• Prepare and submit operational, production, and KPI reports to the Packaging Manager and upper management.

• Support the supervision and development of packaging supervisors, line leaders, and operators.

• Serve as Acting Packaging Manager when required (coverage, PTO, or off-shift support).

• Track KPIs and support the preparation of production and performance reports.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, labor optimization, cost savings, and waste reduction.

• Support the implementation of new procedures, equipment, and SOP updates.

• Assist with internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Ensure all packaging targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

• Ensure operators are properly trained, qualified, and documented on equipment and processes; provide coaching and ongoing support.

• Enforce compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, sanitation requirements, and GMP guidelines.

• Maintain effective communication with all relevant departments to ensure smooth operations.