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