Packing Supervisor

The Packing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily packing operations at Torito Brands' Highbridge facility, overseeing the packaging of dog chew products including bully sticks, cow ears, pig ears, and related items for wholesale distribution. This role manages hourly packing staff on a single day shift, enforces GMP and SQF protocols, and drives throughput, quality, and accuracy targets on the floor.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, responds decisively to unexpected challenges, and holds teams accountable to process standards — in both English and Spanish.

The Packing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily packing operations at Torito Brands' Highbridge facility, overseeing the packaging of dog chew products including bully sticks, cow ears, pig ears, and related items for wholesale distribution. This role manages hourly packing staff on a single day shift, enforces GMP and SQF protocols, and drives throughput, quality, and accuracy targets on the floor.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, responds decisively to unexpected challenges, and holds teams accountable to process standards — in both English and Spanish.

DEPARTMENT Packing Operations

REPORTS TO Operations Director

FLSA STATUS Exempt

LOCATION Highbridge Facility

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-Time

SHIFT Day Shift

TRAVEL None

REV. DATE June 2026

• Direct day-to-day packing floor operations — product weighing, bagging, sealing, labeling, case packing, and staging for shipment
• Set daily output targets aligned with customer order schedules and warehouse release timelines
• Monitor line speeds, pack rates, and throughput KPIs; identify and close gaps in real time
• Coordinate with Warehouse to manage flow of finished packed goods to outbound staging
• Adjust labor assignments and line configurations to respond to absenteeism, equipment issues, or order priority changes without interrupting throughput

• Directly supervise 15–40+ hourly packing employees and temp workers on a single day shift
• Conduct pre-shift briefings in English and Spanish; assign tasks, communicate targets, and set behavioral expectations clearly to a bilingual workforce
• Hold staff accountable to attendance, GMP compliance, and productivity standards through consistent coaching and documented corrective action
• Partner with HR on onboarding, disciplinary processes, and performance documentation
• Develop Packing Leads; delegate effectively and build bench strength within the team

• Enforce SQF, FDA, and internal GMP requirements on the production floor at all times
• Ensure all production activities are documented per food safety and traceability requirements
• Lead GMP floor audits and pre-operational inspections; close findings before escalation
• Coordinate with Quality on hold dispositions, supplier non-conformances, and corrective action implementation
• Ensure allergen control, sanitation, and pest exclusion procedures are followed consistently

• Enforce all OSHA and company safety protocols — PPE, ergonomic practices, slip/trip prevention, and incident reporting
• Conduct and document safety observations; lead investigations for near-misses and incidents
• Maintain a zero-tolerance posture for unsafe conditions; stop work when necessary

• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment failures, staffing gaps, order changes, and other unplanned disruptions
• Escalate proactively to Operations Director with clear situational assessment and proposed corrective path
• Contribute to root cause analysis for recurring production issues; implement and sustain…