Packing Supervisor

Packing Supervisor

The Packing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily packing operations at Torito Brands' Highbridge facility, overseeing the packaging of dog chew products including bully sticks, cow ears, pig ears, and related items for wholesale distribution. This role manages hourly packing staff on a single day shift, enforces GMP and SQF protocols, and drives throughput, quality, and accuracy targets on the floor. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, responds decisively to unexpected challenges, and holds teams accountable to process standards in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

Packing Operations Management

Direct day-to-day packing floor operations product weighing, bagging, sealing, labeling, case packing, and staging for shipment

Set daily output targets aligned with customer order schedules and warehouse release timelines

Monitor line speeds, pack rates, and throughput KPIs; identify and close gaps in real time

Coordinate with Warehouse to manage flow of finished packed goods to outbound staging

Adjust labor assignments and line configurations to respond to absenteeism, equipment issues, or order priority changes without interrupting throughput

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

Directly supervise 1540+ hourly packing employees and temp workers on a single day shift

Conduct pre-shift briefings in English and Spanish; assign tasks, communicate targets, and set behavioral expectations clearly to a bilingual workforce

Hold staff accountable to attendance, GMP compliance, and productivity standards through consistent coaching and documented corrective action

Partner with HR on onboarding, disciplinary processes, and performance documentation

Develop Packing Leads; delegate effectively and build bench strength within the team

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Enforce SQF, FDA, and internal GMP requirements on the production floor at all times

Ensure all production activities are documented per food safety and traceability requirements

Lead GMP floor audits and pre-operational inspections; close findings before escalation

Coordinate with Quality on hold dispositions, supplier non-conformances, and corrective action implementation

Ensure allergen control, sanitation, and pest exclusion procedures are followed consistently

Safety

Enforce all OSHA and company safety protocols PPE, ergonomic practices, slip/trip prevention, and incident reporting

Conduct and document safety observations; lead investigations for near-misses and incidents

Maintain a zero-tolerance posture for unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary

Operational Problem-Solving

Respond quickly and effectively to equipment failures, staffing gaps, order changes, and other unplanned disruptions

Escalate proactively to Operations Director with clear situational assessment and proposed corrective path

Contribute to root cause analysis for recurring production issues; implement and sustain corrective actions

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives targeting labor efficiency, waste reduction, and yield optimization

Documentation & Reporting

Complete shift packing reports, downtime logs, and labor utilization records accurately and on time

Maintain lot traceability records for all packed and staged finished goods

Track and report daily output against targets; surface variances with explanation and corrective plan

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, packing, or consumer goods production environments

Demonstrated ability to lead 15+ person hourly workforce across packing lines

Hands-on experience operating under GMP, HACCP, or SQF food safety standards

Proven track record managing through pressure: tight deadlines, equipment failures, labor variability, and quality holds

Strong attention to detail catches label errors, pack count variances, and GMP deviations before they become non-conformances

Fully bilingual English/Spanish required; must communicate effectively with floor staff and management in both languages

Comfortable with packing documentation: shift logs, corrective actions, pack rate reports

Preferred

SQF Practitioner certification or equivalent food safety credential

Experience in FDA-regulated food or pet treat packing environment

Familiarity with ERP or production tracking systems

Experience with Lean, 5S, or similar continuous improvement frameworks

Prior experience managing a temp-heavy hourly workforce through a staffing agency

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Active packing floor environment climate-controlled but physically demanding throughout the shift

Exposure to cleaning chemicals and sanitizers; PPE required at all times

Must wear required PPE: hairnet, beard net, gloves, non-slip footwear, hearing protection where applicable

Ability to stand for extended periods (810 hour shifts), walk the floor continuously, and lift up to 50 lbs

Single day shift; must be available for extended hours during peak season or to address end-of-shift operational issues

Acknowledgment

This job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for this role. Duties may be modified at the discretion of management to reflect operational needs. This document does not constitute an employment contract.