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Opella · 1 month ago

Packaging Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Opella is a global leader in the Over-The-Counter and Vitamins market, dedicated to making self-care simple. The Packaging Supervisor will oversee the shift activities in the Packaging Department, ensuring effective operations and compliance with production standards.

Health CarePersonal HealthRetail

Responsibilities

Recommends approval of new personnel and provides personnel training as directed by department manager

Directs assigned personnel (50 to 100 people which may include material handlers, team leaders, line operators, and packaging technicians) in daily operations

Manage day-to-day labor and supply requirements

Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts in the areas of productivity, cGMP compliance, and employee safety

Ensure all employees and equipment are performing in a safe and effective manner. Observe all safety requirements and Standard Operating Procedures

Conduct cGMP and safety training as needed for both new and existing employees and contract employees

Must have thorough understanding of manufacturing operations and equipment to properly train personnel as directed by Packaging Manager

Review, update, and create new certification training as needed

Ensure employees are properly trained and certified, and that training is documented, and all process areas are adequately covered

Ensure that batch records and instructions are understood by all packaging technicians and are followed accordingly

Supervises hourly personnel and provides assistance in meeting Plant 2 Operations core team objectives

Ensure cooperation by maintaining strong relationships between all support departments (Quality Assurance, Product Supply, Warehousing and Distribution Services, Product Development)

Coordinates packaging line changeovers with mechanic supervisor; ensures materials availability for line operations as determined by department schedules

Ensures operations equipment, rooms, and buildings are properly cleaned and maintained in compliance with department operating standards

Coordinates daily scheduling with supporting departments to ensure product availability when needed by department schedule

Recommends personnel disposition, promotions, transfer, disciplinary action, and rate changes to Packaging Manager

Prepares and conducts 1-, 3-, and 6-month reviews with new hires

Prepares and conducts annual performance evaluations with personnel reporting directly to them, this will include a performance improvement plan if necessary

Ability to draft documents required for operation of the business to include proper grammar, accurate math calculations, and clear language that describes and/or directs action

Ability to establish and maintain positive employee labor relations utilizing clear communication to team members and thorough problem-solving techniques

Qualification

Supervisory experienceManufacturing operations knowledgeLean Six Sigma CertificationProduction Automation SystemsCGMP complianceCommunication skillsProblem-solving techniques

Required

bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field

a minimum of two (2) years' supervisory experience

or a two-year technical degree with five (5) years' of supervisory experience in Plant Operations Management

thorough understanding of manufacturing operations and equipment

ability to draft documents required for operation of the business to include proper grammar, accurate math calculations, and clear language that describes and/or directs action

ability to establish and maintain positive employee labor relations utilizing clear communication to team members and thorough problem-solving techniques

compliance with the dress code (uniforms, safety gear)

willingness to undergo necessary training

ability to work in conditions with exposure to dust, grease, and packing machinery hazards