Packaging Production Supervisor, 1st shift

Software Placement Group, SPG; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking a Packaging Production Supervisor for the first shift on-site in McDonough, GA. Lead a production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across packaging operations, and develop a high-performing workforce.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff training on SOPs and GMPs, and collaboration with maintenance to maintain equipment and meet plant targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong lean manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Lead production employees, manage staffing levels and morale.
• Organize training to ensure staff are qualified on SOPs and GMPs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to keep equipment operational.
• Drive targeted production efficiency and plant-wide performance.
• Hold regular meetings to review performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Safety procedures

GMPs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Mcdonough, GA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, 1st shift

Overview

An established manufacturer in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical space is seeking a Packaging Production Supervisor to lead its first shift production team. This role is central to maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency across packaging operations while developing a high-performing workforce.

What you'll do

• Provide team leadership to production employees, including staffing levels and morale-building initiatives
• Organize employee training to ensure staff are qualified on all production operations, safety procedures, company SOPs, and GMPs
• Resolve conflicts and manage disciplinary actions as needed
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to keep equipment operational and running at maximum efficiency
• Maintain targeted production efficiency for individual lines and contribute to overall plant efficiency
• Build and sustain open communication with employees and support departments
• Implement the organization's operational and organizational principles
• Coach the production team to set performance measures and achieve business objectives
• Hold regular communication meetings with team leaders and production staff to recognize successes and resolve open issues
• Analyze production reports and data to identify adverse trends and develop corrective action plans

Required qualifications

• Prior experience in food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Strong lean manufacturing background

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead a production team and directly influence plant-wide efficiency and safety in a hands-on supervisory role.