See's Candies

American-made candy retailer with quality confections

Packing Supervisor

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouth San Francisco, CA, USA$70k - $90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have strong people-management, communication, motivational, and customer-service skills.
The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese is highly required.
The candidate must have two to five years of experience supervising a union workforce with a diverse employee population.
Food-manufacturing experience is preferred, with a strong background in Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety.
The candidate must have strong mathematical proficiency and excellent personal-computer skills.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling is preferred.
The candidate must be able to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively, and positively.

Responsibilities

Supervise packing staff and ensure products are correctly packaged and wrapped.
Schedule packing operations to ensure sufficient product supply for the selling department, including modifying schedules in the Packing Department scheduling systems JRG (CDC Factory One), PT, and Ross Systems.
Train and develop forepersons and manage performance in compliance with the union contract.
Develop, implement, and monitor inventory and schedules to ensure schedules are completed.
Monitor general packing operations, product and packaging quality, and machine operations against standards established by Operations management.
Perform computer input, departmental recordkeeping, and Workday timekeeping functions as required.
Monitor product ordering through the warehouse management system.
Develop and update Packing Department procedural, food-safety, and safety standard operating procedures for the safe and efficient operation of packing equipment and related functions, and monitor compliance.
Participate in and implement employee safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and departmental cost goals, and provide leadership for these efforts.
Maintain communication within Packing, Operations, and Selling divisions.
Support new methods, procedures, and systems that improve quality and food safety.
Lead Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated Safe Quality Food Practitioner.
Manage operations in compliance with applicable safety, food-safety, and environmental laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Execute and adhere to prerequisite programs and the food-security and defense program.
Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Packing Supervisor.
Perform special projects assigned by management.
Identify opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that improve departmental effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

Food-manufacturing experience with a strong background in Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety.
Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling.

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See’s Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See’s Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See’s is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:

This position supervises the packing staff and ensures product is correctly packaged and wrapped. Includes scheduling to ensure sufficient product supply to selling department. May require working night shift and weekends during peak seasons.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000k -$90,000k per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the supervision of packing staff, including training and development of forepersons and performance management in compliance with union contract.

Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of inventory and schedules to ensure schedule is completed. Assists Packing Managers with scheduling when necessary to assure availability of products on inventory. Inputs or modifies schedules using the Packing Department scheduling system JRG (CDC Factory One), PT, Ross Systems.

Monitors general packing operations and quality of product and packaging. Monitors machine operations to set and adopted standards by Operations management.

Assists in computer input, departmental recordkeeping, and Workday timekeeping functions as required. Monitors product ordering through the warehouse management system (WMS).

Develops and updates Packing Department procedural, food safety, and safety SOPs as required, for the safe and efficient operation of all packing equipment and related functions. Monitors and assures compliance.

Participates, implements and provides leadership of See’s Employee Safety, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and departmental cost goals.

Maintains communication within Packing, Operations and to Selling divisions.

Supports implementation of new methods, procedures and systems to improve quality and food safety. Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner.

Manages operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.

Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program.

In the absence of the Packing Supervisor, the Assistant Packing Manager will assume responsibility.

Performs special projects as assigned by management.

Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.

All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong people management, communication, motivational, and customer service.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese highly required.

Two to five years’ experience supervising a union workforce with a diverse employee population. Food manufacturing preferred, with a strong background in GMPs and Food Safety.

Strong mathematical proficiency; excellent PC skills. Familiarity with warehouse management systems or production scheduling preferred.

Provenability to learn new technologiesquickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

About the Company

See's Candies

American-made candy retailer with quality confections

See's Candies makes and sells a wide range of candies and chocolates using fresh, preservative-free ingredients. Its products are made in the United States and sold through a network of more than 230 shops plus online ordering. The company emphasizes tasting experiences in its stores (samples offered to visitors) and friendly customer service, grounded in a 100-year tradition. See's differentiates itself through long-standing quality, American-made production, a large variety (over 100 candies), and a commitment to tradition and service rather than cutting-edge methods. Its goal is to deliver dependable, high-quality confectionery that reflects its heritage while expanding its nationwide presence and keeping customers satisfied.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $25M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1921

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