Packaging Supervisor - Night Shift

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Our Packaging Supervisor is a key part of the Packaging department and team. This role leads front line Packaging employees to accomplish packaging throughput and quality goals in a safe and cost-efficient manner. Our Packaging Supervisor also manages employee performance, develops employees, and administers company policies.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for scheduling daily and weekly packaging assignments for front line packaging team
• Proactively monitors and measures packaging department throughput and quality metrics daily; responsible for coaching, counseling, and managing employees via timely feedback and development
• Partners with Health & Safety function to advance packaging department safety programs and improve employee safety in the workplace
• Serve as the 'face' for employees on assigned shift; lead daily team huddles and monthly team meetings to drive team alignment, productivity, and safety
• Serve as the on-site safety representative during emergency situations and when manager is offsite. Responsible for investigating and reporting safety incidents, and identifying corrective actions to address safety findings.
• Partner with sanitation function to drive compliance in packaging department sanitation.
• Assists Packaging Manager in developing department operating budget.
• Uses lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous process improvements in quality, productivity, sanitation, and safety
• Other duties, as assigned

Education And Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution
• 1+ years supervisory -or- leadership experience
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills:

• 3+ years supervisory experience
• 4-year degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• 3+ years manufacturing experience
• Previous experience with implementing behavior-based safety programs
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strategic planning skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 10+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 8+ hours per shift