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Packaging Manager

Compact Industries
Compact Industries Salary
Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Since 1963, Compact Industries has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. Compact Industries partners with its customers in the Custom Blending & Contract Packaging, Retail, Food Service, Office Coffee Service & Vending maker segments to deliver quality food products. Compact Industries offers total rewards package, including attractive benefits, retirement saving programs, and growth opportunities. Work with an established team of long-term employees. Apply with us today to become a part of our growing team!

Benefits : $1 Shift Premium, Paid Lunch, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Onsite Gym, Wellness Program, Sign-On Bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead all finished goods labeling, filling, packaging, and case sealing procedures in an efficient manner.
  • Evaluate current processes, procedures, and systems for improvement opportunities and make recommendations to senior management.
  • Recommend measures to improve packaging methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggest changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and / or improve safety of the department.
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain packaging key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.
  • Enforce all safety and GMP rules and regulations and take prompt corrective action concerning any potential human or food safety hazards.
  • Collaborate with different teams to ensure efficient packaging operations.
  • Write, review, and train team on packaging SOPs.
  • Track and report packaging yields using the Vorne software.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with Supervisors to go over schedule changes, machine installations, and work to be completed.
  • Review previous month's performance and verify labor accuracy.
  • Support new product lines and process development as needed.
  • Spend at least 60% of time on the production floor.
  • Assist with supervising indirect staff as needed, which includes Operators and Packers.

Requirements

  • Must have ability to problem solve and think critically.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a leadership role.
  • Manufacturing experience required.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, math, and writing skills.
  • Ability to learn slow and high-speed packaging and other peripheral packaging equipment.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Able to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
  • Must have a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role.
  • Preferred

  • Food manufacturing experience.
  • Experience managing teams of 30 or more people in a manufacturing setting.
  • Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)
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