Job Description
Job Title: Pack Out Production Supervisor Location: Gainesville, GA Department: Production Reports To: Operations Manager Normal Work Schedule: Flexible schedule based on production needs, including weekends and 2nd shift hours as required. Overview Of Company Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas. Job Summary The Pack Out Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and managing all Pack Out and packaging operations to ensure production goals, labor efficiency, quality standards, food safety requirements, and employee safety expectations are consistently achieved. This role oversees daily packaging line operations, staffing coordination, employee supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. The Pack Out Production Supervisor serves as a leader on the production floor, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with company policies, USDA/FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP standards, and all food safety and workplace safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Management Direct and supervise all Pack Out and packaging line operations to meet daily production goals and schedules Monitor production efficiency, downtime, waste, yields, and labor utilization to maximize operational performance Ensure packaging lines operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and food safety standards Coordinate production priorities and scheduling with Plant Management, Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, and other departments Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained daily to support operational needs Monitor line changeovers and startup/shutdown procedures to minimize downtime Oversee packaging material usage and coordinate with inventory and warehouse teams as needed Ensure all production documentation, downtime reports, and operational records are completed accurately and timely Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production process Assist in troubleshooting operational issues related to equipment, packaging, staffing, and workflow Employee Supervision & Leadership Supervise and coordinate employee activities including work assignments, rotation, attendance, and break schedules Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development to packaging associates and lead personnel Communicate production expectations, company policies, and departmental goals clearly to team members Track employee performance and provide coaching, disciplinary action, and corrective action as needed Support employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment focused on accountability and teamwork Conduct shift meetings and communicate operational updates and safety expectations Assist with onboarding and training of new employees within the department Promote cross-training and employee development opportunities Food Safety & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with all food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP procedures, USDA/FDA regulations, and company quality standards Verify product specifications, labeling accuracy, packaging integrity, and coding requirements are met Ensure all safety devices and quality control systems including Metal Detectors, X-Ray systems, Label Applicators, and Scan Guns are functioning properly Partner with QA to address product holds, quality concerns, and corrective actions Maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards throughout the depa