Packing Manager

MI Metals, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MI Metals, Inc. is seeking a Packing Manager to oversee packing operations for aluminum extrusion products, ensuring shipments are accurate, timely, and compliant with safety and quality standards.

You will lead the Packing Team, optimize processes, and coordinate with Planning, Logistics, and Production to improve on-time delivery and operational efficiency, while maintaining a safe work environment. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on supervision with the ability to interpret

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of packing, shipping, and logistics procedures.
• Ability to read shipping documents and customer orders.
• Proficient with computers and inventory/shipping software.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages the Packing Team and daily operations.
• Oversees packing, labeling, and on-time pickups/deliveries.
• Monitors performance metrics and improves on-time delivery rates.
• Coordinates with Planning & Logistics to ensure material readiness.
• Ensures safe loading with cranes/forklifts and checks packaging quality.
• Maintains inventory and packing records; enforces safety policies.

Skills

Packing & Shipping

Leadership

Inventory software

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

Shipping software

Inventory software

Job description

Summary:

The Packing Manager oversees Packing operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely shipments of aluminum extrusion products. This role is responsible for managing the Packing Team, optimizing processes, and maintaining safety and quality standards to meet customer requirements and company goals. The Packing Manager will focus on improving on-time delivery performance through proactive planning, coordination, and communication across departments.

Major Responsibilities & Activities:

Supervision & Leadership

• Directly manages the Packing Team, ensuring that daily operations align with production and customer requirements.
• Provides training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.
• Oversees work schedules and timekeeping, assigns tasks to maintain productivity.

Packing Operations

• Ensures all orders are packed and labeled for accurate shipping, per customer specifications.
• Coordinates with Manager, Planning & Logistics to ensure material is ready for on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Monitors performance metrics and drives improvements in on-time delivery rates to Shipping.
• Works closely with Logistics and Production teams to anticipate needs and resolve any issues quickly.
• Ensures accurate tracking of inventory and packing records.

Packing & Load Management

• Ensures safe and efficient loading of products using cranes, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Verifies packaging quality, integrity, and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Coordinates with Manager, Planning & Logistics to optimize load planning to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and delivery performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identifies opportunities to improve packing processes.
• Maintains compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensures a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in packing, shipping, or warehouse operations, preferably in manufacturing.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of packing, shipping, and/or logistics procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documentation and customer orders.
• Proficient in using computers and inventory/shipping software.
• Forklift and crane certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to extreme seasonal temperatures (heat/humidity or cold), noise, and moving equipment.

Work Environment:

• Requires working near moving mechanical parts, in hot or cold temperatures, including outdoors.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, and other necessary equipment.