Profile Description
KAARO FOODS is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee daily packaging operations, ensuring products are packaged efficiently, safely, and in line with quality and food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have strong supervisory skills, experience in food processing or FMCG packaging, and a good understanding of GMP, HACCP, hygiene, and production procedures. The role requires excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a strong focus on meeting production targets while minimizing waste.
Job Summary
The Packaging Supervisor will oversee daily packaging operations to ensure KAARO FOODS products are packaged efficiently, safely, and according to established quality standards. The role will supervise packaging staff, monitor packaging equipment and materials, minimize waste, and ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining food safety and hygiene requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily packaging activities and packaging-line personnel.
Ensure products are packaged, labelled, sealed, and prepared for distribution according to specifications.
Monitor packaging lines to achieve production targets and minimize downtime.
Ensure packaging materials are available and properly managed.
Inspect packaging processes to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
Ensure correct product quantities, weights, labels, batch numbers, and expiry dates are maintained.
Monitor packaging equipment and coordinate with maintenance teams to address breakdowns.
Train, supervise, and evaluate packaging staff on procedures, hygiene, safety, and equipment operation.
Maintain accurate records of production, packaging materials, wastage, downtime, and finished products.
Identify and implement measures to reduce packaging waste and improve operational efficiency.
Ensure packaging areas, equipment, and workstations are kept clean and hygienic.
Enforce company health, safety, GMP, HACCP, and food safety procedures.
Investigate packaging defects and coordinate corrective actions with Quality Assurance and Production teams.
Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to ensure smooth movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.
Prepare daily and periodic packaging performance reports for management.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable food processing regulations.