POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assists in the supervision of packing staff, including training and development of forepersons and performance management in compliance with union contract. 

Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of inventory and schedules to ensure schedule is completed.  Assists Packing Managers with scheduling when necessary to assure availability of products on inventory.  Inputs or modifies schedules using the Packing Department scheduling system JRG (CDC Factory One), PT, Ross Systems. 

Monitors general packing operations and quality of product and packaging.  Monitors machine operations to set and adopted standards by Operations management. 

Assists in computer input, departmental recordkeeping, and Workday timekeeping functions as required.  Monitors product ordering through the warehouse management system (WMS). 

Develops and updates Packing Department procedural, food safety, and safety SOPs as required, for the safe and efficient operation of all packing equipment and related functions. Monitors and assures compliance. 

Participates, implements and provides leadership of See’s Employee Safety, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and departmental cost goals. 

Maintains communication within Packing, Operations and to Selling divisions. 

Supports implementation of new methods, procedures and systems to improve quality and food safety. Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner. 

Manages operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards. 

Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program. 

In the absence of the Packing Supervisor, the Assistant Packing Manager will assume responsibility.  

Performs special projects as assigned by management.  

Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness. 

All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Strong people management, communication, motivational, and customer service. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese highly required. 

Two to five years’ experience supervising a union workforce with a diverse employee population.  Food manufacturing preferred, with a strong background in GMPs and Food Safety. 

Strong mathematical proficiency; excellent PC skills.  Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling preferred. 

Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.