Packaging Operations Supervisor

supply-chain; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 62,500 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Discounted Stock Purchase

Generous PTO policy

401K plan

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Packaging Operations Supervisor based in Union City, Georgia, to oversee daily operations and ensure safety and productivity. The role involves implementing lean manufacturing principles and managing a dynamic team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidates should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have 0-3 years of experience in packaging or operations. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including health, dental, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ industry experience in packaging or operations.
• Experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Understanding of job standards and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities to maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Communicate and document standard operating procedures.
• Manage workload planning and staffing effectively.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing principles

Budget management

Production supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Packaging Operations Supervisor

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:15pm - 11:15pm, Weekends as needed, Holidays as needed.

The Operations Supervisor role has a national salary range of $62,500 - $70,000. For roles within California the range is $68,640 - $82,200 and Washington is $77,968 - $82,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, and a generous PTO policy.

We are seeking Operational Leaders with an eye for continuous improvement, secondary packaging and postponement production.

• Supervise the necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates.
• Organize and lead the focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that emphasizes effectiveness by improving processes and the efficiency of associate work.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to current production processes to identify areas where efficiency can be increased.
• Deliver associate orientation, training, performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate; participate in the management of turnover among hourly staff consistent with the site turnover objectives.
• Maximize quality and productivity by understanding job standards for each function, and evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action.
• Plan, supervise, and prioritize daily workload and staffing to minimize unplanned overtime.
• Ensure shift/daily/weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished (i.e., staffing, equipment, space).
• Collaborate with regional sites to share in safety, labor sharing, and best practice initiatives.
• Troubleshoot problems during the production process to get the system up and running again as quickly as possible.
• Effectively communicate work task Standard Operating Procedures, convey key information during pre‑shift meetings and ensure appropriate shift hand‑offs.
• Execute daily customer or vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity (work outside commercial contracts) and ensure necessary documentation.
• Ensure inventory integrity by timely and accurate receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory management.
• Participate in the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 0-3 years’ industry experience in primary packaging, secondary packaging, custom packaging, manufacturing, or related business and/or operations, required.
• Operations or packaging production background, preferred.

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.