Packaging Supervisor

ofi; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time >

Paid Sick Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth and Learning

Job summary

ofi is seeking a Packaging Supervisor at our Boardman, OR location to coordinate packaging and warehouse operations. You will plan work, train hourly staff, and partner with QA and maintenance to meet GMP and HACCP standards.

You will manage daily output, monitor KPIs, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time packaging; salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration preferred; in lieu of degree, five years of equivalent experience accepted.
• Three to Five years of progressive management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.
• Strong computer competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.
• Bilingual English and Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging and warehouse processes.
• Direct hourly port employees and temporary staff.
• Interview, onboard, and train new employees.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate with QA to meet GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Lead performance reviews and manage daily operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Five years equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

ofi

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Reporting to Warehouse Manager, the Packaging Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the operation of our packaging/warehouse location and people. This position will plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and coordinate improvements in equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. The Packaging Supervisor will act in accordance with the laws and regulations, by practicing ofi values, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and plant rules. The ideal candidate for the Packaging Supervisor role will have a proven success record with leading and motivating teams. They should be self-starter, flexible, and reliable. The ability to lead a team, while also completing other demands/projects, will be required. A successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and priorities.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and direct oversight of the processes in packaging and the warehouse.
• Guide and direct the work assignments of Boardman for hourly port employees which include temporary employees.
• Assist with interviewing and selecting candidates, onboarding, and training of new employees.
• Manage daily expectations and provide ongoing feedback on performance to team members.
• Execute activities within the scope of the Packaging Supervisor to achieve departmental objectives, support business strategy, and achieve or beat the annual budget.
• Maintain and ensure effective communication with the Warehouse Manager and other department leaders. Ensure feedback is provided to appropriate leadership on performance, progress, issues and concerns, and financial variances that may impact goals or budget.
• Maintain real-time communication with other operational department leaders ensuring problem-free operations in Warehouse, Maintenance and Facilities.
• Partner with Quality to ensure the requirements of the Quality Systems, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules, and that all production areas comply with audit/inspection expectations.
• Ensure applicable operational processes are followed. Proactively review the established processes, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations to the Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure production areas are compliant with the established Internal Control System. Support audit, inspections, and inquiries.
• Advise packaging plan to meet inventory and shipping goals and advise promptly if issues arise.
• Perform accident investigations, document findings, and share findings with appropriate teams.
• Monitor and manage applicable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to sustain and improve operation areas as necessary; this can include but is not limited to: Performance Metrics, Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, Waste, Cost, and Savings.
• Actively observe and monitor materials and labor to achieve optimum capacity and overall cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding occupational health and food safety.
• Assign, adjust and create process orders in SAP.
• Check and verify orders in packaging plan are being followed to specifications
• Track daily packaging output.
• Perform food safety inspections, monitor, and assist sanitation/QA employees to ensure proper sanitation (HAACP and GMPs).
• Participate in daily meetings to report on safety, quality, packed, and shipped numbers for the Port location.
• Ensure the building is maintained in such a manner as to protect inventory from damage, vandalism, or food safety.
• Coordinate, assist, and conduct performance evaluations for hourly team members.
• Review daily packaging operations with packaging lead, QA representative and material handlers with respect to overall efficiency, product requirements and current established packaging schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business Administration is preferred. In lieu of degree, five (5) years of equivalent experience in operation management, Engineering, or food manufacturing will be accepted.
• Three to Five years of progressive management experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.
• Strong computer competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.
• A proven track record of advancing initiatives without direct line authority is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, is required.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is highly preferred.
• The ability to work well under pressure with competing demands in a team environment is required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!

The pay for this role ranges from $70,000 – $85,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Performance-based Bonuses

Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits

Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being

Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.

Family Support

Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.