Summary:
The Packaging Manager oversees all packaging operations across three sectors (commercially and naturally leavened pan and free form loaves, cinnamon/sweet breads, and toasting oven/packaging) in a high-volume, 24/7 bakery, ensuring compliance with BRC Global Standards, organic, and other certifications while meeting efficiency metrics and quality control standards.
This dynamic manager leads, collaborates with baking, warehouse, production, maintenance, and facilities departments, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all finished goods labeling, filling, packaging, and case sealing procedures in an efficient manner that also comply with state regulations, GMPs, SOPs, and all applicable packaging procedures.
Create and oversee packaging strategy, including sourcing of equipment and materials.
Ensure clean environment through staff removal and disposal of debris and processing waste after extraction activities are complete.
Set any required activity performance counts.
Supervise Packaging Associates as part of a high-performance team.
Assist in preparing reports, planning budgets, setting production schedules, pricing products, and making packaging decisions based on estimated consumer demand, sales data, and industry knowledge.
Write and train on basic principles of batch records, SOPs, and sanitation.
Communicate and adjust the processing and packaging schedule as needed to achieve daily output goals.
Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Oversee record keeping and reporting, including inventory and other data categories.
Oversee waste logs.
Have a deep understanding of packaging and labeling issues and able to recommend and implement solutions.
Oversee day to day assignments of Packaging Associates.
Ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures.
Ensure performance of corrective and preventative maintenance on associated equipment as required to maintain efficient operations.
Oversee in-process and post-process sample acquisitions according to protocols or batch records.
Assist with staff onboarding and new hire training completion.
Assist with continuous training and career development with staff.
Support new product lines and process development as needed.
Continually strive to improve Company’s processes and product for improved safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing.
Oversee direct report’s performance, lead staff performance management, succession planning, development of members strengths, and improvement of weaknesses.
Actively participate in the interview and hire process of filling open positions.
Communicate across teams to ensure schedules are met and statuses are kept up to date.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment, technology, and software.
Qualifications
Minimum 3-5 years of packaging or production management experience in food manufacturing, preferably in bakery or related high-volume environments.
Experience managing teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Strong skills in process optimization, quality control, efficiency metric and schedule management.
Working Environment/ Physical Requirements:
Large scale manufacturing plant
Extreme temperature fluctuation
Slip resistant shoes required
Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted
Ability to bend, hunch, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
Core Competencies:
Attention to Detail – ensures all tasks are completed accurately to business specifications.
Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks; ensuring that you have adequate time to complete and achieve efficiency and quality metrics.
Problem Solving – Using creative, logical, and critical thinking to find solutions to meet the desired quality standard.
Communication – Written and verbal communication skills are crucial in this role. Being able to explain policies and procedures as well as actively listening is imperative.
Multitasking – Ability to pivot from task to task while prioritizing business needs without compromising company standards.
EEO Statement
Artisan Bakers is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any protected basis. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the company and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected category towards any company employee by any other employee, including supervisors, managers, and co-workers, and by third parties with whom employees interact in connection with their employment.