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Gummi World ยท 1 month ago

Packaging Manager

Gummi World is a fast-growing, quality-driven nutraceutical manufacturer committed to producing premium vitamin supplement products. The Packaging Manager is responsible for managing all packaging operations across all shifts, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency while leading and motivating the packaging team.

ManufacturingNutritionPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, and motivate packaging teams across all shifts, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations throughout the department
Ensure machine setup, operation, changeovers, and breakdowns are executed with precision, safety, and strong attention to detail
Maintain and improve production levels, quality standards, and operational efficiencies set by upper management
Oversee all product quality checks and ensure proper documentation is completed accurately and promptly for each lot
Develop and manage staffing schedules for all shifts, adjusting start times, end times, and workdays as needed based on business demands
Ensure proper inventory and availability of all materials (bottles, caps, labels, bags, boxes, pallets, ink, etc.) needed for uninterrupted production
Collaborate closely with Maintenance and other department leaders to plan, coordinate, and track equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
Learn, operate, and maintain all key components of the packaging lines; develop structured training and cross-training programs for team members
Provide consistent communication and updates to upper management regarding packaging performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
Oversee all departmental paperwork, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
Enforce corrective actions and support employee development with coaching, follow-up, and performance tracking
Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings to reinforce quality, attentiveness, safety, communication, and teamwork
Ensure seamless communication between shifts and maintain operational consistency throughout all hours of production
Uphold and enforce company policies and procedures, including safety programs, cGMP compliance, and good housekeeping standards
Foster a culture of loyalty, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong motivation within the packaging department
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by upper management

Qualification

CGMP compliancePackaging operations managementLeadership experienceLean methodologyHAACP CertificationOralBilingual Spanish/EnglishWritten communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with 1+ years of lead/ supervisor experience
Food, Beverage and/or Dietary Supplement cGMP working knowledge
Clear, concise, oral and written English communication skills

Preferred

AA, BA, BS in supply chain management, manufacturing management, logistics, engineering or related field
5+ years of direct experience supervising packaging operations and teams in a dietary supplement or confectionery manufacturing environment
3+ years of direct experience in a lead operator position in food or dietary supplement manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean, 5S, etc
HAACP Certification
Bilingual: Spanish/ English

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employees premiums are 100% covered by the company, dependents premium costs not included)
3 weeks PTO with ability to earn more each year (up to 6 weeks)
Friendly and welcoming environment

Company

Gummi World

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Gummi World is a manufacturer of nutritional supplement products.