Packaging Production Supervisor

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table.  We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels.  Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane.  Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida. 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from the field to the table. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations and tens of thousands of homes, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. We also produce more than 50,000 tons a year of conventional and organic rice and rice products under both private label and the Florida’s Table brand.

OVERVIEW

The packaging supervisor is responsible for managing all aspects of the packaging operations. The position is also responsible for enforcing safety, sanitations and GMP practices. The packaging supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of the hourly associates and line mechanics in a unionized work environment. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising hourly personnel in the packaging department on rotating shifts, including holiday and weekends.
• Plan and schedule department work in an efficient manner. Utilize employees, equipment and material in order to produce quality products at standard rate.
• Develop plans and organize work in a manner that support exceeding daily standard production rates while maintaining compliance with safety regulatory and quality standards.
• Leading assigned teams in continuous improvement processes.
• Work collaboratively with other functions internal and external to the plant to support effective operations.
• Liaison with the maintenance team by reporting equipment issues resulting in downtime and assist with root cause analysis.
• Ability to make quick decisions that support the plant goals.
• Effective communication with front line employees and other packaging supervisors that supports and facilitates the development of effective teamwork.
• Ability to identify problems on the packaging floor and resolve them as required. 
• Development of reports that supports analysis and problem resolution.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Four year Degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Electrical/Sciences/Technical area preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Supervisory experience leading teams in an industrial setting.
• Must be willing to work on rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual English/Spanish desired.
• Demonstrate ability to lead, train and motivate employees.
• Dependable team player.
• Experience with high speed packaging equipment desired.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook MS Office skills required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.