Packing Supervisor

Unusual Machines, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Daily Catered Lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead daily packaging operations and the Packaging Associate team, ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time shipment. You will collaborate with Procurement and other departments to standardize packaging across UMAC products, including ESD-safe materials and foam inserts.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach the team, and manage changing workloads in a fast-paced warehouse environment, maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in packaging, warehousing, manufacturing, fulfillment, or a related environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing workloads.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify problems, resolve issues, and escalation concerns when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other departments.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and track operational progress.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to identify packaging concerns and communicate product handling or protection requirements to the appropriate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging operations and lead the Packaging Associate team to ensure products are packaged accurately, meet quality standards, and are ready for shipment on time.
• Develop and standardize packaging solutions with Procurement and other departments.
• Ensure packaging materials and methods meet product-specific requirements and protect components.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.

You in This Role

You’re a hands-on leader who knows how to keep a team organized, motivated, and focused on getting the job done right. As the Packaging Supervisor, you’ll oversee daily packaging operations and lead the Packaging Associate team to ensure products are packaged accurately, meet quality standards, and are ready for shipment on time.

You’ll also work closely with Procurement and other departments to develop and standardize packaging solutions for UMAC products. From ESD-safe packaging for electronic boards to custom foam inserts that protect motors, drones, and other components, you’ll help ensure every product is packaged according to its unique handling and protection requirements. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving problems, improving processes, and working across teams to support quality and efficiency as the company grows.

What You’ll Bring

Leadership, organization, and a strong commitment to quality and accountability. Ability to assign daily work, communicate expectations, monitor team performance, and address problems before they affect production. You lead by example, support your team, and understand the importance of safety, accuracy, and meeting operational goals.

You also understand that different products require different packaging solutions. You’re able to collaborate with Procurement and other departments to identify packaging needs, evaluate product-specific requirements, and develop consistent packaging standards that protect product integrity, accommodate design limitations, and improve packing efficiency.

Required:

Previous experience in packaging, warehousing, manufacturing, fulfillment, or a related environment

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing workloads

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to identify problems, resolve issues, and escalation concerns when needed

Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other departments

Ability to maintain accurate records and track operational progress

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing business needs

Ability to identify packaging concerns and communicate product handling or protection requirements to the appropriate teams

Preferred:

High school diploma or GED

Previous team leadership or supervisory experience

Experience training, coaching, and supporting employee performance

Familiarity with packaging, shipping, inventory, and warehouse procedures

Experience monitoring productivity, quality, and operational goals

Basic computer skills and experience maintaining production or operational records

Experience identifying workflow improvements and reducing packaging errors or material waste

Experience collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, Product Development, or other departments on packaging improvements

Familiarity with product‑specific packaging requirements, including ESD-safe materials, protective inserts, and custom foam packaging

Understanding of how product design, wiring, sensitive components, and handling limitations affect packaging decisions

What You’ll Gain

The opportunity to help build and develop a packaging team within a growing U.S.-based manufacturing company

A leadership role supporting products used in real‑world drone operations—not consumer toys

The opportunity to improve daily workflows, team performance, and packaging quality

Hands‑on leadership experience across packaging and warehouse operations

Opportunities to collaborate with Procurement and other departments to develop and standardize packaging solutions

The ability to make a direct impact on product protection, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team development

The opportunity to help implement standardized packaging methods and custom protective inserts as the company scales

A team culture that values accountability, continuous improvement, and doing things right the first time

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is performed in a warehouse or manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with packaging personnel and other warehouse teams. The position involves coordinating daily activities, monitoring workflow, addressing operational issues, and assisting with hands‑on tasks when needed. The role also requires cross‑functional communication to evaluate packaging needs, improve packaging methods, and ensure products are handled and protected appropriately.

Physical and environmental requirements include:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as needed

Ability to move throughout the packaging and warehouse areas to monitor operations

Ability to assist with hands‑on packaging and material handling tasks when necessary

Ability to visually inspect products, packaging, and labels for accuracy

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and other departments

Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment

All employees are required to follow established safety and quality procedures. The Packaging Supervisor is also responsible for reinforcing these standards, addressing safety and quality concerns, and ensuring team members understand and follow established work instructions.

The Packaging Supervisor will work with Procurement and other relevant departments to help ensure packaging materials and methods meet product‑specific requirements, protect sensitive components, prevent damage during handling and shipment, and support consistent packaging standards.

Unusual Machines is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation – $75,000

• Equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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