Production Departmental Supervisor - Packing Supervisor

At Circle U Foods, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality products and outstanding service. Our mission is simple: exceed expectations through innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to food safety.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers our team to thrive. We strive to create an environment that drives accountability and continuous improvement.

With a focus on safety, transparency, and ethical practices, we partner with our customers and stakeholders to build lasting value. Circle U Foods is more than a business—we’re a family dedicated to making a positive impact in our industry and community.

The Packing Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for leading the daily operations of the Packing department in a food manufacturing environment. This role oversees employees, packaging lines, equipment, production documentation, safety, and department performance while remaining knowledgeable and hands‑on in packing operations. The Packing Supervisor ensures finished products are packaged accurately using approved materials, labels, procedures, and specifications; coordinates production flow with other departments;

and develops the equipment and product knowledge necessary to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and support the team.

• Supervise the daily activities, attendance, performance, and conduct of Packing employees, including Packing Leads and Associates.
• Plan daily operations, assign work, monitor progress, adjust labor as needed, and ensure production priorities and department goals are met.
• Serve as a working supervisor who understands packaging processes and can step into line setup, operation, or packing activities when operational needs require.
• Train, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to build technical knowledge, reinforce expectations, and maintain a skilled and accountable workforce.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring decisions, performance evaluations, coaching and corrective action, and recommendations regarding employee termination.
• Enforce company policies, attendance and timekeeping expectations, break and meal schedules, and department procedures consistently.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Coordinate daily Packing activities with the Assistant Production Manager, Blending, Weigh‑Up, and other departments based on the production schedule and operational priorities.
• Obtain and review production orders, packaging specifications, schedules, and operational plans needed for the shift.
• Ensure finished products are packed to approved specifications, including correct product, package type, fill quantity, seals, labels, coding, and case configuration.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of company products, packaging formats, line setups, changeover requirements, machinery, and product‑specific packing needs.
• Know how to set up, operate, and adjust Packing department equipment and ensure employees are trained to operate it correctly and safely.
• Monitor line speeds, staffing, production flow, changeovers, and downtime; adjust assignments and coordinate resources to meet production targets.
• Respond to packaging defects, equipment failures, spills, incorrect materials, weight discrepancies, or process deviations; troubleshoot within training and elevate appropriately.

• Follow and reinforce established GMPs, food safety, quality, allergen, labeling, and traceability requirements within the Packing department.
• Verify production paperwork is completed accurately and…