Packaging Production Supervisor

Louisiana Fish Fry, Ltd.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Fish Fry, Ltd. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead packaging operations across up to four production lines, guiding Packaging Leads and line personnel to meet schedules safely and efficiently.

This role is based in Baton Rouge, LA and demands strong leadership, communication, and adherence to GMP and safety standards. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while reporting results to management and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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 and manage 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 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

KPIs

MS Office

Training

Budgeting

Communication

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.