Packhouse Supervisor US
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Job Location:
Fort Valley, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pure Hothouse Foods marketed under the Pure Flavor brand is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing strong support for our retail & foodservice customers and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers inspired to put quality flavor and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.
With a dedicated energetic and highly skilled workforce we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive vibrant organization.
The Packhouse Supervisor oversees the day-to-day packaging operations and staff to ensure timely and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for ensuring productivity targets health quality and food safety standards meet company standards. It is the responsibility of the Packhouse Supervisor to lead a team of workers oversee employee issues and concerns provide training and manage performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the packhouse team with respect to performance management scheduling employee relations awareness of business context/profitability as well as training/development of staff members.
Ensure delivery of the packhouse teams goals and objectives by establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff members to apply.
Support the Production Manager to ensure the operation remains within budget for labor and throughput; monitor and measure performance to minimize downtime reduce costs and improve quality and efficiencies.
Completes GMP Daily Warehouse Checklist and Daily Packing Log and submits to appropriate management personnel.
Communicate and address variances quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action.
Monitor the working environment to ensure compliance of company and statutory hygiene and safety policies and procedures.
Work directly with the Head Grower and Labor Supervisor to ensure an efficient operation workflow production requirements and reworked product consistently matches product specifications.
Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Requirements and Skills
Secondary school education required; post-secondary education in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years greenhouse/packhouse supervisory experience required.
Microsoft (MS) Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) skills required.
Knowledge of ERP software; Famous software experience preferred.
Able to work in a team environment with individuals of all leadership styles personalities and career levels.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Health and Safety and Food Safety
Strong knowledge of legislative requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles.
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
Excellent analytical time management and organizational skills.
Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy as well as consistent follow-through skills.
Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs
Working Conditions
Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; role requires flexibility.
This job operates within a refrigerated warehouse where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; bend; twist; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves walking and lifting regularly up to 30-pounds occasionally up to 50-pounds. Visual requirements.
Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer sitting for periods of time.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
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