Packaging Lead: Quality, Safety & Team Growth

LE1 See’s Candy Shops, Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

See’s Candies is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee the packing staff, ensuring correct packaging and wrapping, and managing schedules to meet product demand. Night and weekend flexibility during peak seasons is required; shifts include 1st and 2nd shifts. Hourly pay ranges from $25 to $30 with variation based on location and experience.

The role involves training forepersons, enforcing SOPs, monitoring quality, and driving safety and cost-control initiatives across the Packing Department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; certificate in related areas preferred.
• 2-5 years’ experience supervising a union workforce with diverse staff.
• Excellent verbal and written bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packing staff, training Forepersons, and performance management per union contract.
• Develop, implement and monitor inventory and schedules to ensure the schedule is completed.
• Assist Packing Management with scheduling to ensure product availability.
• Input or modify schedules using JRG/ROSS scheduling system.
• Monitor packing operations and product/packaging quality.
• Supervise machine operations and equipment performance.
• Maintain HRIS timekeeping and departmental records as required.
• Oversee product ordering through scheduling systems.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, GMPs, safety, and food safety practices.
• Lead safety, quality, cost-control initiatives within Packing Department.
• Coach and mentor direct reports; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

People leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science / Engineering / Business

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

JRG/ROSS scheduling

Job description

See’s Candies is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee the packing staff, ensuring correct packaging and wrapping, and managing schedules to meet product demand. Night and weekend flexibility during peak seasons is required; shifts include 1st and 2nd shifts. Hourly pay ranges from $25 to $30 with variation based on location and experience.

The role involves training forepersons, enforcing SOPs, monitoring quality, and driving safety and cost-control initiatives across the Packing Department.