Packaging Production Supervisor

Louisiana Fish Fry, Ltd.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Fish Fry, Ltd. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor in Baton Rouge to lead packaging across multiple lines and manage a team of up to 30 colleagues. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while ensuring production schedules are met.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and training skills and will report to the Packaging Manager. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent communications, and a solid understanding of GMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and team management skills.
• Working knowledge of business measurement systems and KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with training, budgeting, time management, and employee relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety principles or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ADA, and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 30 production employees including leads, operators, material handlers, and packers/stackers.
• Ensure production schedules are completed safely, on time, and within quality standards.
• Monitor labor, downtime, waste, and line performance.
• Coordinate staffing, breaks, and resources across assigned lines.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, and personnel issues.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and company policies.
• Train, coach, and develop Packaging Leads and operators.
• Communicate production results, issues, and priorities to management.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Enforce and monitor company policies (Eg. Attendance policy).

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPIs

Microsoft Office

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for leading packaging operations across up to four production lines. This position manages Packaging Leads and line personnel, ensures production schedules are executed safely and efficiently, and drives performance in safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. The Packaging Supervisor serves as the primary leader for daily packaging operations on their shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead up to 30 production employees including leads, operators, Material handlers, and packers/stackers.
• Ensure production schedules are completed safely, on time, and within quality standards.
• Monitor labor, downtime, waste, and line performance.
• Coordinate staffing, breaks, and resources across assigned lines.
• Investigate and resolve production, quality, and personnel issues.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and company policies.
• Train, coach, and develop Packaging Leads and operators.
• Communicate production results, issues, and priorities to management.
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Enforce and monitor company policies (Eg. Attendance policy)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and team management skills.
• Working knowledge of business measurement systems and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with training, budgeting, time management, and employee relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety principles or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ADA, and EPA regulations.