Packing Supervisor – Roles and Responsibilities in a Frozen Food Processing Plant1. Supervision & Operations Management
- Oversee the entire packaging process to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Ensure packaging machines and equipment are functioning properly.
- Monitor daily packing schedules and meet production targets.
2. Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure that all packed products meet quality standards and specifications.
- Inspect packaging materials for defects or contamination.
- Follow and enforce food safety and hygiene protocols (HACCP, FSSAI, ISO, etc.).
- Maintain proper temperature control for frozen products during packing.
3. Workforce Management
- Supervise and guide the packing team, including workers and machine operators.
- Assign tasks and ensure productivity among the workforce.
- Conduct training on hygiene, safety, and proper packing procedures.
4. Inventory & Material Handling
- Maintain inventory of packing materials like trays, pouches, cartons, labels, etc.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team for material availability.
- Minimize wastage of packaging materials and finished goods.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain records of production, rejects, and downtime.
- Prepare daily reports on packing efficiency, wastage, and issues.
- Ensure proper labeling, batch coding, and documentation of packed products.
6. Safety & Hygiene Compliance
- Enforce personal hygiene and PPE (gloves, masks, hairnets) for workers.
- Ensure that the packing area remains clean and sanitized.
- Follow proper waste disposal methods for packaging materials.
7. Coordination with Other Departments
- Work closely with production, quality control, and cold storage teams.
- Ensure packed products are transferred to cold storage without temperature fluctuations.
- Communicate issues like machine breakdowns or material shortages to management.
Requirements for Packing Supervisor in a Frozen Food Processing Plant1. Education & Experience
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in food packaging, preferably in a frozen food processing plant.
- Experience with packaging machinery and cold chain management is a plus.
2. Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000, BRC, etc.).
- Understanding of packaging materials, labeling, and batch coding.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot packing machines.
- Knowledge of FIFO (First In, First Out) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
3. Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Comfortable working in a cold storage or frozen food environment.
- Ability to stand for long hours and supervise multiple packing lines.
- Willing to work in shifts as per production requirements.
4. Other Requirements
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to minimize wastage.
- Ability to handle pressure and meet production deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹10,540.74 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Experience:
- total work: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person