Packaging Supervisor - Weekend Nights

Description

Job Summary:

The Packaging Supervisor will organize workflow to meet the deadlines and specifications needed for safety, quality, and consistent production according to schedule. They will be responsible for effective and efficient operations of the packaging and production department at Octopi. The Packaging Supervisor will monitor production procedures and resolve issues, ensure preventative maintenance is completed, and communicate with brewing, lab, maintenance, warehouse, and administrative teams. They will oversee the production team and ensure appropriate staff are scheduled for each shift.

Shift Schedule: 4 on, 3 off/3 on, 4 off. Friday-Sunday (rotating Thursday on/off). 7pm-7am.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Successfully lead a 24-hour production operation in all aspects – safety, quality, cost, production, and morale.
• Successfully manage a diverse workforce of hourly individuals, providing coaching, feedback, accountability, and direction.?
• Plan, direct, and control daily operations in a production facility.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Possesses basic machinery/system technical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems. Understands planning and scheduling techniques associated with asset care management.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or inconsistencies.
• Establish safety-focused processes for operating all machinery.
• Oversee commissioning of new equipment, implementation of new procedures.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to all shifts.
• Review sanitation and sterilization processes with team.
• Guarantee client and internal beverage specifications are correct.
• Work to improve OEE.
• Facilitate and train packaging employees on GMPs, GDPs, and production processes (i.e.. sterile sample collection, quality checks, operation of sleever, cartoner, de-palletizer, and more).
• Assess employee competencies of equipment on all lines and shifts.
• Create and deliver a training matrix that confirms employee competency.
• Coordinate master training matrix to ensure employees on all shifts are trained efficiently.
• Develop and update SOPs for all production lines, equipment, and tasks associated with a master training matrix.
• Create standardized visual training aids.
• Provide updates to management on current employee skillsets and staffing needs.
• Coordinate with HR and participate in the recruitment and hiring process.
• Attend weekly meetings with packaging and production leads.
• Attend weekly meetings with other departments.
• Review and approve timecards submitted by employees.
• Payroll responsibilities for packaging hourly employees.
• Cover shift leads PTO/absences, as needed.
• Split 24/7 on call with packaging leadership.
• Business acumen and basic strategic thinking to anticipate and respond to future needs of the organization.
• Utilize best practices to achieve goals, while taking cost, safety, quality and KPIs into account.
• Compile data on current operations, plan and predict how changes impact throughput.
• Share feedback on processes and implement changes with internal stakeholders.
• Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Our Team:

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Octopi. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities.

Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Octopi are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Thorough understanding of machine operation and safety requirements in manufacturing industry.

· Strong decision-making skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to prioritize tasks.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office.

· Proven troubleshooting/ critical thinking ability

· Ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience.

· 3+ years in manufacturing operations. (Food and Beverage preferred)

· 2 years of management experience preferred.

· Working knowledge of OSHA.

· Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.