Packaging Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Piedmont Candy Company; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking an experienced Packaging Supervisor to lead the packaging department on 1st shift. You will supervise Packaging Techs and Floaters across multiple lines to keep products moving safely and on schedule while meeting food safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in a packaging environment, strong knowledge of GMP/HACCP, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a packaging department, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Strong communication, organization, and people-leadership skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of packaging equipment and GMP/HACCP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Packaging Techs, Floaters, and other team members across all packaging lines.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Recruit, onboard, and cross-train staff to build a flexible team and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging equipment

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Form-fill-seal machinery

Labelers

Heat sealers

Conveyors

Scales

Job description

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 hereSteady weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional SaturdaysHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPaid time offA leadership role with real ownership of a full department, working directly with the Director of OperationsWhat you'll doLead the teamSupervise and coordinate Packaging Techs, Floaters, and other team members across all packaging linesGive clear daily direction, coaching, and performance feedbackHelp recruit, onboard, and cross-train packaging staff to build a flexible team and reduce downtimeTrack attendance and productivity, and address performance issues in line with HR policyBuild a positive culture where safety and quality come firstRun the floorMake sure lines are set up correctly and materials reach every line on timeAssign and adjust line staffing based on labor, production volume, and the daily scheduleHit daily goals for output, efficiency, waste, and laborCoordinate with Kitchen, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teamsTroubleshoot packaging equipment and escalate mechanical issues to MaintenanceProtect food safety and qualityEnforce GMPs, PPE, and food safety policies across the departmentSupport HACCP and BRCGS requirements, and keep records accurate and audit-readyConduct or assign hourly quality checks for specification, labeling, and seal integrityLead or assign sanitation, weekly deep cleaning, and preventive maintenance routinesReport food safety concerns, foreign material, or non-conforming product immediatelyKeep the department organizedComplete daily production, labor, and downtime reportsWork with leadership to write, update, and enforce SOPs and work instructionsTake part in audits, continuous improvement projects, and cross-department planningWhat you'll need3+ years of leadership experience (supervisor or lead) in a packaging department, preferably in food manufacturingHands-on knowledge of packaging equipment: wrapping machines (including form-fill-seal), labelers, heat sealers, conveyors, and scalesWorking knowledge of GMP and HACCP; BRCGS or SQF audit experience preferredBasic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsStrong communication, organization, and people-leadership skillsHigh school diploma or GEDStrongly preferredBilingual in English and SpanishConfectionery or snack food experienceForklift and pallet jack experience or certificationPhysical requirementsStand and walk for most of the shiftLift and carry up to 20 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionallyBend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder levelWork around moving equipment in a production environment while wearing required PPESchedule1st shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMOccasional Saturdays based on production needs