Production Departmental Supervisor - Packing Supervisor

Circle U Foods, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Circle U Foods, Inc. seeks a Packing Supervisor to lead daily packing operations at our Fort Worth facility. You will supervise packing leads and associates, coordinate schedules, ensure correct packaging, labeling, and documentation, and support safety and quality standards.

The role is hands-on, requiring strong leadership, problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams to meet production goals in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily packing activities and staff.
• Plan and adjust workloads to meet production schedules.
• Ensure finished goods are packed to spec with correct labels.
• Maintain accurate production records and quality documentation.
• Enforce GMP, safety, and food safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with line setup and training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Team management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Packaging equipment operation

Job description

About Circle U Foods, Inc.

At Circle U Foods, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality products and outstanding service. Our mission is simple: exceed expectations through innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to food safety.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers our team to thrive. We strive to create an environment that drives accountability and continuous improvement.

With a focus on safety, transparency, and ethical practices, we partner with our customers and stakeholders to build lasting value. Circle U Foods is more than a business—we’re a family dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry and community.

Job Summary

The Packing Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for leading the daily operations of the Packing department in a food manufacturing environment. This role oversees employees, packaging lines, equipment, production documentation, safety, and department performance while remaining knowledgeable and hands‑on in packing operations. The Packing Supervisor ensures finished products are packaged accurately using approved materials, labels, procedures, and specifications; coordinates production flow with other departments; and develops the equipment and product knowledge necessary to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and support the team.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise the daily activities, attendance, performance, and conduct of Packing employees, including Packing Leads and Associates.
• Plan daily operations, assign work, monitor progress, adjust labor as needed, and ensure production priorities and department goals are met.
• Serve as a working supervisor who understands packaging processes and can step into line setup, operation, or packing activities when operational needs require.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to build technical knowledge, reinforce expectations, and maintain a skilled and accountable workforce.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring decisions, performance evaluations, coaching and corrective action, and recommendations regarding employee termination.
• Enforce company policies, attendance and timekeeping expectations, break and meal schedules, and department procedures consistently.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, safety, and continuous improvement.

Packing & Production Oversight

• Coordinate daily Packing activities with the Assistant Production Manager, Blending, Weigh‑Up, and other departments based on the production schedule and operational priorities.
• Obtain and review production orders, packaging specifications, schedules, and operational plans needed for the shift.
• Ensure finished products are packed to approved specifications, including correct product, package type, fill quantity, seals, labels, coding, and case configuration.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products, packaging formats, line setups, changeover requirements, machinery, and product‑specific packing needs.
• Know how to set up, operate, and adjust Packing department equipment and ensure employees are trained to operate it correctly and safely.
• Monitor line speeds, staffing, production flow, changeovers, and downtime; adjust assignments and coordinate resources to meet production targets.
• Respond to packaging defects, equipment failures, spills, incorrect materials, weight discrepancies, or process deviations; troubleshoot within training and elevate appropriately.

Production Documentation & Quality Coordination

• Follow and reinforce established GMPs, food safety, quality, allergen, labeling, and traceability requirements within the Packing department.
• Verify production paperwork is completed accurately and thoroughly, including product identification, lot tracking, quantities, packaging checks, yields, and other required production records.
• Verify product and packaging material identity, lot information, label and code accuracy, and required weight or count checks; investigate and eliminate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Quality personnel when packaging accuracy, product identification, label verification, pre‑operational checks, documentation, or product hold concerns require Quality review or direction.
• Exercise authority to stop production when a safety, food safety, quality labeling, or process concern is identified; request a product hold when appropriate and promptly involve Quality and management for evaluation and direction.
• Ensure work‑in‑process and finished products are correctly identified, protected, handled, and staged in accordance with established procedures.
• Support assigned Food Safety and Food Security responsibilities applicable to the position, including serving as a HACCP Team Member when designated.

Equipment, Sanitation & Safety

• Ensure packaging machinery, scales, tools, and work areas are maintained in clean, sanitary, organized, and safe condition.
• Coordinate line clearance, cleaning, changeovers, and required pre‑operational activities with Sanitation, Quality, Maintenance, and other applicable departments as needed.
• Ensure employees follow required safety procedures, PPE requirements, equipment operating procedures, and safe work practices.
• Identify and address unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly and report incidents, hazards, equipment concerns, and maintenance needs through the appropriate channels.
• Become forklift certified through the company and safely operate a forklift as required to support Packing operations.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and assist with basic adjustments and troubleshooting within training; promptly coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance needs with Maintenance.

Inventory, Yield & Waste Control

• Oversee proper handling, identification, rotation, and control of packaging materials, work‑in‑process, finished goods, tools, and department supplies.
• Monitor production yields, packaging material usage, scrap, rework, waste, and product loss; identify discrepancies and opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure required packaging materials, labels, tools, PPE, and operational supplies are available for scheduled production; communicate shortages promptly.
• Maintain clear communication with the Assistant Production Manager, Blending, Weigh‑Up, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping & Receiving to support production flow and resolve operational challenges.
• Review end‑of‑shift paperwork and department status, and communicate unresolved issues, production concerns, staffing needs, and follow‑up items to the appropriate leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve line efficiency, changeovers, safety, productivity, employee training, packaging accuracy, waste reduction, and department processes.
• Delegate productive work during downtime and ensure employees remain engaged in department priorities, housekeeping, training, or other assigned work.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or related environment.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Packaging line, machine operation, or related production experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; must be willing and able to complete company forklift certification and operate a forklift as required.
• Experience with packaging equipment setup, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting preferred; willingness to learn department machinery required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, time management, and employee development skills.
• Ability to learn and retain detailed technical knowledge of products, packaging materials, labels, machinery, line setups, specifications, and department procedures.
• Working knowledge of GMPs and basic food safety, allergen, and traceability requirements in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in production documentation and process control.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules, staffing needs, and job duties.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and maneuvering of packaged products, cases, materials, carts, or equipment.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and moving throughout the production facility.
• Ability to safely mount, dismount, and operate a forklift after completing required company certification.
• Ability to safely work around moving packaging equipment, conveyors, and production lines while following required machine‑guarding and safety procedures.
• Exposure to a food manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, airborne spice particles, and strong spice or food odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, hairnets, masks or other respiratory protection when required, and safety glasses, for extended periods.
• Ability to work a production schedule that may require extended hours, weekends, holidays, or schedule changes based on business needs.

Other Duties

• Follow food safety and quality protocols.
• Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Circle U Foods offers a benefits package that includes:

• Company paid employee‑only health (HMO), dental, vision, and life insurance. A PPO health plan is offered with a cost share.
• Voluntary insurance plans for short‑term disability coverage, Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness.
• Additional voluntary life insurance policy available
• Accrued Paid Time Off: 0-5 years, 2 weeks; 5-10 years, 3 weeks; 10+ years 4 weeks

Equal Opportunity Employer

Circle U Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Conditions of Employment

• Eligibility to Work: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 verification process.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Transportation Requirement: Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from work to meet job attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Pre‑Employment Screening: Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug test.