Packaging Supervisor — Lead & Optimize Line Performance

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick

Monthly production bonuses

Job summary

Pure's Food Specialties in Kentucky is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead daily packaging operations, coach operators, and drive improvements for safety, quality, and productivity. You will coordinate shifts, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with GMP and FDA requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, problem solving on the floor, and hands-on leadership to develop staff and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience leading employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with staff and management.
• Basic math skills and ability to interpret production information.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of all packaging lines under the Shift Manager.
• Coordinate employee activities, including assignments, rotations, schedules, and staffing.
• Evaluate performance and provide hiring, coaching, discipline, and termination recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Enforce policies including safety, GMP, FDA regulations, breaks, and conduct standards.
• Train and develop operators to improve productivity and performance.
• Ensure packaging equipment operates safely, report issues as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and a safe work environment through daily tasks.
• Track downtime and efficiency, communicating opportunities for improvement.
• Review quality control documentation and ensure products meet standards.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Maintain LOTO certification and compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Communicate production updates and handoffs effectively.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Basic math

FDA regulations knowledge

Safety & quality

Job description

Pure's Food Specialties in Kentucky is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead daily packaging operations, coach operators, and drive improvements for safety, quality, and productivity. You will coordinate shifts, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with GMP and FDA requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, problem solving on the floor, and hands-on leadership to develop staff and minimize downtime.