Packing Supervisor

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC in Loudon, TN is seeking a Packing Supervisor to lead the floor operations of the packing department and ensure on-time order fulfillment with a quality product. You will work with the Packing Manager to coordinate daily personnel schedules, supervise hourly staff, enforce GMP/HACCP and safety rules, and maintain accurate inventory and production targets.

This five-day work week position requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of supervisory experience, basic math and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with packing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead floor operations for the packing department to ensure on-time order fulfillment.
• Coordinate daily personnel schedules with Packing Manager.
• Supervise hourly staff and coach team members; enforce GMP/HACCP and safety rules.
• Maintain inventory control and monitor JDE-related processes and packing materials.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Packing equipment

Job description

We Don’t Just Pick Good People, We Grow Them

When it comes to joining the Monterey Mushrooms ® team, what you know about mushrooms matters a lot less than what you’re made of. Mushroom growing is unique, even within the diverse produce industry.

From coast to coast, we look for humble, hardworking, and down-to-earth people. Our cultural character exudes trust, respect, integrity , and passion.

At the heart of our operation, we’re farmers, and some of our most important work happens wearing jeans and boots. From pickers to vice presidents, we get our hands dirty!

From the highest levels of management to our employees in every corner of our operation, we’re a loyal bunch. Husbands, wives, and generations of families work side-by-side, for decades. Maybe it’s because we invest our time in tending the people we already have, growing together and promoting from within. In fact, many of our management joined Monterey Mushrooms as growers on our farms.

So if you’re the kind of humble and down-to-earth hard worker that folks rely on, find yourself a spot and grow with us.

For even more hourly roles at a farm or facility near you, stop on by and ask.

Location: Loudon, TN

Job Id:1204

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Packing Supervisor

Reporting To: Packing Manager

Work Schedule: Generally 5-day work week

Location: Loudon, TN

Our simple vision is to be the best integrated mushroom company in North America by efficiently delivering superior value to our customers and consumers. We do that by creating long-term value for customers, teammates, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We work intentionally toward that vision with a collaborative team foundation. Our principles of trust, respect, integrity, shared vision, empowerment, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement spur our actions every day as we work to achieve our purpose.

At the heart of our culture is a group of individuals who dedicate themselves to their work and each other day in and day out. That’s why we invest in enhancing the lives in the communities around Monterey Mushrooms locations. In our hearts, we’re humble farmers. We’re proud of our continent-wide reach from Monterey Mushrooms locations across North America — from coast to coast and Mexico — focused on our company purpose of Enhancing People’s Lives. For more information, please visit our website. www.montereymushrooms.com .

Why Join Monterey Mushrooms?

The Packing Supervisor works on the floor and is available to assist the Packing Manager and Forepersons in managing the day-to-day functions of the packing department. The role is responsible for assuring on-time order fulfillment with a quality product.

What do we expect?

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Packing Coordinator to manage and control a daily schedule of personnel to meet Packing/Shipping needs.
• Manage and maintain CAS Pack Control Database and all CAS functions
• Monitor CAS & JDE Business Systems to ensure all work orders are maintained and current.
• Monitor cooler and material inventory and review the JDE cycle count to ensure sufficient inventory is on hand for JDE work orders to issue.
• Direct the daily operation to ensure that productivity is maintained, and the product is packed on time with regard to truck departure schedules; maximize the efficiency of the packing lines.
• Resolve issues team members raise; provide feedback to aid in skill development and confidence; coach team members and take corrective action as needed.
• Create and/or maintain shrink controls to include daily overfill studies, dumped product tracking, rework tracking, and cooler shrink testing; control packaging materials usage, including weekly/daily inventory, usages, and calculation of on-hand inventory needs; communicate issues related to the quality of materials.
• Create and/or maintain cooler inventories to include daily preparation, dating/rotation, shrink, and calculation of on-hand inventory needs and their accuracy.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that the product is properly selected; monitor and track productivity to meet targets.
• Train Packing personnel, including new employee orientation, position assignment training, and safety training; provide retraining as needed; ensure performance evaluations are performed timely for all employees.
• Enforce and comply with all GMP/HACCP and Safety rules and regulations. Attend and/or conduct Safety meetings as required

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparation for inspections, tours, and visitors and assures all necessary preparation are carried out

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports: All hourly positions

• In addition to managing current direct reports; this position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management within that department.
• Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training direct reports.
• Is responsible for reviewing performance and administers corrective action.
• Plans the work schedules, assigns duties, tracks absenteeism and reviews work to ensure quality standards.
• Responsible for monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance.
• Observe and practice safety and housekeeping procedures at all times.

What are we are looking for?

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ supervisory experience
• Familiar with all aspects of Packing, including operation of all equipment and customers’ expectations
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Basic math skills
• May be required to operate a forklift

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled

For full details, including physical demands, request the full job description

Mail and Fax Information:
Corporate Offices 260 Westgate Drive Watsonville, CA 95076 [phone] HR Fax: [phone] Recruiter Loudon, TN 19748 Hwy 72 North Loudon, TN 37774 [phone] HR Fax: [phone] HR Department
Madisonville, TX 5816 Hwy. 75 South Madisonville, TX 77864 [phone] HR Fax: [phone] HR Department
Morgan Hill, CA 642 Hale Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95038 [phone] HR Fax: [phone] HR Department For All Locations please email [e-mail]

Monterey Mushrooms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Learn More About Our Company Culture

Head on over to our about page to learn more about what makes us Monterey Mushrooms. Our moral principles of trust, respect, integrity, shared vision, empowerment, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are reflected in our vision and purpose.