Packaging Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities :

o  Coordinate with Production Manager & VP of Manufacturing & Operations on management and scheduling of the manufacturing plan;

o  Provide leadership and direction to the Chocolate Packaging Associates on the scheduling and completion of the manufacturing plan

o  Validate that all manufacturing equipment is in proper working and food safety condition before and after manufacturing runs;

o  Manage associated paperwork to ensure that all process controls are being implemented and validated in line with manufacturing standards;

o  Coordinate with the Production Manager and VP of Manufacturing & Operations on the management of all Work Order, Line Lot Log and other system documentation;

O  Verifies de-molded products meet all specifications such as correct appearance, weight, and

correct  packaging.

o  Operate & assist with wrapping machines

o  Operate & assist with grinding equipment for shredding chocolate bars

o  Operate & assist with bagging equipment.

o   Executes assigned tasks as efficiently as possible while ensuring quality and safety procedures.

o  Makes sure excess materials from work orders are returned to the warehouse designated area.

o  Makes sure unwrapped chocolate is shrink-wrapped or covered on the rack.

o  Monitors equipment to ensure good working order and reports any problems to management or maintenance as needed.

o  Responsible for ensuring that Quality Assurance, Sanitation, and Safety standards are consistently met.

o  Responsibility for sanitation and clean-up at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.

o  Verifies all products and makes sure all products are clearly labelled.

o  Communicates and implements company policies and procedures. Makes recommendations and suggestions to management regarding improvements of efficiencies, packaging, quality, workflow, etc. as observed.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

• Must be able to move around the production floor as required
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Infrequently ascends / descends stairs / ladder.
• Some duties require constantly positioning self to complete the task
• Measures, holds, operates and positions items by constantly adjusting body posture to complete tasks
• The ability to occasionally move 75 lbs. and more frequently transport 50lbs or less is required.
• The movement of pallets requires the ability to move 1000 lbs.
• Must be able to determine and detect sounds and identify and perceive colors.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work is both inside and outside the production floor
• The position regularly works with machinery and moving ladders, and pallets jacks.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, and loud environments

Non-Exempt

salary range - $25 / hr - $33 / hr