Packing Supervisor

LE2 See’s Candies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

See’s Candies is seeking a Packing Supervisor to oversee packing staff, ensure proper packaging, and manage scheduling to support selling departments. Night shifts and weekend work may be required during peak seasons.

Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 per year, with base pay varying by location, knowledge, skills and experience. This role emphasizes food safety, GMP adherence, and leadership in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Strong people management, communication, motivational, and customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese highly required.
• Two to five years’ experience supervising a union workforce with a diverse employee population.
• Food manufacturing preferred, with a strong background in GMPs and Food Safety.
• Strong mathematical proficiency; excellent PC skills.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling preferred.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packing staff, including training and development of forepersons and performance management.
• Develop, implement and monitor inventory and schedules to ensure timely production.
• Assist Packing Managers with scheduling to ensure product availability.
• Input/modify schedules using the Packing Department scheduling systems.
• Monitor packing operations and quality of product and packaging.
• Maintain compliance with safety, GMP and quality standards.
• Support safety, food safety and cost-goal initiatives across the department.

Skills

People management

Communication

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual: Spanish or Cantonese

Union workforce supervision

Food manufacturing GMPs

Mathematical proficiency

PC skills

Tools

WMS

Workday timekeeping

Scheduling systems (JRG/CDC/Factory One)

Job description

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary

This position supervises the packing staff and ensures product is correctly packaged and wrapped. Includes scheduling to ensure sufficient product supply to selling department. May require working night shift and weekends during peak seasons. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000k -$90,000k per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of packing staff, including training and development of forepersons and performance management in compliance with union contract.
• Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of inventory and schedules to ensure schedule is completed.
• Assists Packing Managers with scheduling when necessary to assure availability of products on inventory.
• Inputs or modifies schedules using the Packing Department scheduling system JRG (CDC Factory One), PT, Ross Systems.
• Monitors general packing operations and quality of product and packaging.
• Monitors machine operations to set and adopted standards by Operations management.
• Assists in computer input, departmental recordkeeping, and Workday timekeeping functions as required.
• Monitors product ordering through the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Develops and updates Packing Department procedural, food safety, and safety SOPs as required, for the safe and efficient operation of all packing equipment and related functions.
• Monitors and assured compliance.
• Participates, implements and provides leadership of See’s Employee Safety, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and departmental cost goals.
• Maintains communication within Packing, Operations and to Selling divisions.
• Supports implementation of new methods, procedures and systems to improve quality and food safety.
• Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner.
• Manages operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.
• Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program.
• In the absence of the Packing Supervisor, the Assistant Packing Manager will assume responsibility.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.

All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong people management, communication, motivational, and customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese highly required.
• Two to five years’ experience supervising a union workforce with a diverse employee population.
• Food manufacturing preferred, with a strong background in GMPs and Food Safety.
• Strong mathematical proficiency; excellent PC skills.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling preferred.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

See's is an EOE See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

Welcome to See's Candies where every career choice is as delightful as our candy! Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, you've come to the right place to satisfy your career cravings. From crafting irresistible confections to spreading joy to customers, every role at See's Candies is a chance to make a difference and leave a lasting impression.

Your next sweet adventure starts here! Like a Box of Chocolates, we believe that variety is the spice of life, and it takes many unique individuals working together to reach our common goals.

At See's, teamwork is the secret ingredient. For over 100 years, See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy MarySee's way; helping to make the world a sweeter place, one piece of candy at a time. See's has grown from one shop to over 240 shops across America, plus a flourishing online store, without ever compromising on the best tasting, highest quality candy around.