We are now hiring a packaging supervisor to join the team at our Covington, KY location! Located at 4101 Winston Ave., Covington, KY 41015. If you’re looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective Communication – clearly sharing information and expectations while actively listening to the team.
• Coaching and Development – supporting employee growth through training, mentoring, and feedback.
• Team Building: Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment to enhance productivity and morale.
• Accountability – holding oneself and team members responsible for meeting goals and following policies.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to stoop, push, pull, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of Warehouse Leadership Experience preferred.
• WMS and handheld scanner experience.
• Willingness to travel on an infrequent basis.
• Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in-house training.
• Willingness to work overtime weekends and holidays as requested by manager.
• PPE as required by each facility – refer to handbook for specific requirements.

• Supervise all packaging staff and maintain contact with Operations Manager.
• Ensure proper label application and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal packaging standards; audit for accuracy and report deviations.
• Monitor packaging material usage to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize cost without compromising quality.
• Maintain proper line balancing by evaluating labor distribution and machine utilization to ensure consistent output across all production lines.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including on-time approval of timecards, time off requests, and communicating any issues with HR as required. Adhere to all attendance policy standards.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and training. Work with HR to complete new hire paperwork, assign safety training, and track retraining requirements.
• Review and maintain all equipment inspection and maintenance records, communicating all issues immediately.
• Lead daily shift Huddleboard meetings to communicate departmental goals, review performance, conduct safety discussions, and set expectations (including warm-up stretches, Safety Training, KPIs, etc.).
• Lead and participate in Accident Investigation and Corrective Actions. Conduct drug tests per training and company policy as required.
• For food grade warehouses, lead a food safety culture. Audit and maintain food safety standards within a facility.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, complete Behavior-Based Safety Observations, and enforce all safety requirements. Report any violations immediately.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships to support service excellence and long-term business growth.
• Strategically plan and manage all warehouse functions—receiving, storage, shipping, order fulfillment—to maximize accuracy and minimize claims.
• Planning and monitoring daily labor requirements based on immediate and forecasted volumes.
• Create and maintain a well-trained staff that could be promoted through cross training and mentoring.
• Timely completion of annual performance evaluations of all direct staff with regular coaching and counseling throughout the year.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement objectives set forth by the company.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with other shifts, managers, and any other departments. Be responsive and timely in requests for information.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.