Packaging Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Piedmont Candy Company; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking an experienced Packaging Supervisor to lead the packaging department on 1st shift in Lexington, NC. You will supervise Packaging Techs and Floaters across lines, ensuring on-time product movement, safety, and quality according to GMP and HACCP standards.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, set daily directions, and work with cross-functional teams including Maintenance and Quality to hit production goals. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a packaging department, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of packaging equipment such as wrapping machines, labelers, heat sealers, conveyors and scales.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred; GMP/HACCP knowledge required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Packaging Techs, Floaters, and team members across all packaging lines.
• Provide clear daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Hire, onboard, and cross-train packaging staff to build a flexible team and reduce downtime.
• Track attendance and productivity, address performance issues per HR policy.
• Foster a culture prioritizing safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging equipment knowledge

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wrapping machines

Form-fill-seal machinery

Labelers

Heat sealers

Conveyors

Scales

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lexington, NC 27262, Piedmont Candy Company is hiring an experienced Packaging Supervisor to run our packaging department on 1st shift. You'll lead a team of Packaging Techs and Floaters across multiple packaging lines, keep product moving safely and on schedule, and make sure every package meets our food safety and quality standards. If you've led a packaging team in food manufacturing and you speak English and Spanish, we want to hear from you.

Why you'll like working here

• Steady weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• A leadership role with real ownership of a full department, working directly with the Director of Operations

What you'll do

Lead the team

• Supervise and coordinate Packaging Techs, Floaters, and other team members across all packaging lines
• Give clear daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback
• Help recruit, onboard, and cross-train packaging staff to build a flexible team and reduce downtime
• Track attendance and productivity, and address performance issues in line with HR policy
• Build a positive culture where safety and quality come first

Run the floor

• Make sure lines are set up correctly and materials reach every line on time
• Assign and adjust line staffing based on labor, production volume, and the daily schedule
• Hit daily goals for output, efficiency, waste, and labor
• Coordinate with Kitchen, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams
• Troubleshoot packaging equipment and elevate mechanical issues to Maintenance

Protect food safety and quality

• Enforce GMPs, PPE, and food safety policies across the department
• Support HACCP and BRCGS requirements, and keep records accurate and audit-ready
• Conduct or assign hourly quality checks for specification, labeling, and seal integrity
• Lead or assign sanitation, weekly deep cleaning, and preventive maintenance routines
• Report food safety concerns, foreign material, or non-conforming product immediately

Keep the department organized

• Complete daily production, labor, and downtime reports
• Work with leadership to write, update, and enforce SOPs and work instructions
• Take part in audits, continuous improvement projects, and cross-department planning

What you'll need

• 3+ years of leadership experience (supervisor or lead) in a packaging department, preferably in food manufacturing
• Hands‑on knowledge of packaging equipment: wrapping machines (including form‑fill‑seal), labelers, heat sealers, conveyors, and scales
• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP; BRCGS or SQF audit experience preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication, organization, and people‑leadership skills
• High school diploma or GED

Strongly preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Confectionery or snack food experience
• Forklift and pallet jack experience or certification

Physical requirements

• Stand and walk for most of the shift
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level
• Work around moving equipment in a production environment while wearing required PPE

Schedule

• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays based on production needs