Packaging Supervisor - Jackson, TN

Job Description

Packaging Supervisor - Jackson, TN

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the packaging department on shift. This position will be responsible for the direction of up to 30 employees and overseeing multiple production lines. The supervisor will be a quality champion and investigation and follow up of quality concerns will be paramount. This position reports to the packaging superintendent.

Job Responsibilities:

Safety: responsible for maximizing a safe working environment for our employees, contractors and visitors.

• Comply with laws and regulations

• Personally demonstrate your commitment to safety

• Develop team's commitment to safety including the tools provided to create a safe work environment.

Quality and Sanitation: responsible for maintaining an environment that assures our customers receive a wholesome and safe product delivered to their specifications by ensuring that all quality assurance and food safety programs are enforced.

• Correct quality issues

• Proactively address quality issues

• Ensure HACCP documentation requirements are met, and documentation is in line with FSMA regulations

• Manage sanitation aspects of packing department

Compliance with Environmental Programs: Ensure that all environmental protection programs are followed to assure a safe work environment and to sustain ADM's reputation as a good corporate neighbor.

• Proactively manage the environmental aspects of your area

Profitability and Production Efficiency: This position is accountable for managing the packaging areas in a manner that will help achieve the goal of safely packaging, storing and handling material and reducing waste.

• Reduce cost and operating expense

• Regularly review the production cost of all products

• Reduce or eliminate production barriers

• Manage efforts to reduce or eliminate waste

• Asset management and preservation

Workplace Quality: Sustain a workplace that embraces the value of each employee and supports their well-being.

• Comply with laws and regulations

• Develop a workplace that is rewarding to all employees

• Take personal responsibility for the reasonable comfort and well-being of employees in the department

Employee Development: Create a work environment that capitalizes on employee knowledge, skill and ability.

• Sponsor and direct the orientation, familiarization and training of new employees

• Support orientation and training programs

Communication and Teamwork: Communicate frequently with the plant scheduler and other department supervisors.

• Foster positive working relationships between departments

• Create an environment where information and ideas flow freely between all levels of employees

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of plant experience preferred; previous packaging experience is a plus

• High School diploma or GED required

• Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures (previous safety committee and/or other safety leadership experience is a plus)

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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