Packaging Supervisor

First Search Inc.; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

First Search Inc. is seeking an experienced Packaging Supervisor to lead daily operations in a fast-paced beverage or food manufacturing setting, preferably bottling.

The role requires hands-on leadership of production teams and a track record of improving efficiency and quality while upholding safety standards. You will oversee high-speed packaging lines, partner with Maintenance and Quality to minimize downtime, and drive Lean initiatives to reduce waste and optimize processes.

Formación

• Prior supervisory experience in a high-speed packaging or production environment.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Bottling or high-speed filling and packaging line experience preferred.
• Experience coaching and developing production employees.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze production data and drive corrective actions.
• Experience collaborating with Maintenance, Quality, and other teams.
• Familiarity with GMPs, SOPs, and workplace safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of high-speed packaging lines, meeting goals and quality standards.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Ensure proper staffing and labor allocation.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees and team leaders.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide feedback.
• Conduct team meetings to communicate priorities and address challenges.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Process improvement

Problem solving

Team development

Communication

Operational planning

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Packaging Supervisor to lead production operations in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food or beverage manufacturing, preferably within a bottling operation, along with proven experience leading production teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing daily packaging operations, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality and safety standards, and developing a high-performing team.

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of production challenges, and works collaboratively across departments to improve overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Operations & Efficiency

• Oversee daily operations of high-speed packaging lines, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Analyze production reports, operational data, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, troubleshoot operational issues, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective allocation of labor to support production schedules and operational demands.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize packaging processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and team leaders to build a motivated, accountable, and high-performing workforce.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and hold team members accountable for results.
• Coordinate employee training and cross-training initiatives to ensure employees are properly qualified to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment that promotes open communication, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Address employee performance concerns, resolve conflicts, and manage disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate production priorities, recognize accomplishments, and address operational challenges.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees are properly trained on equipment operation and workplace safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues and maintain product quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen operational procedures, improve compliance, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience in a high-speed packaging or production manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred; pharmaceutical manufacturing experience may also be considered.
• Bottling or high-speed filling and packaging line experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing, coaching, and developing production employees.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and achieve operational performance targets.
• Experience working collaboratively with Maintenance, Quality, and other operational support teams.
• Familiarity with GMPs, SOPs, workplace safety requirements, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret production reports, analyze performance data, and implement corrective action plans.