Packhouse Lead

Packhouse Lead – Tier 1

Team Leadership and Training

• Train and manage Packhouse Production Assistants and Packhouse Machine Operators on packing procedures, quality standards, and safe handling of products.

• Lead by example, maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

• Monitor and motivate the team to meet or exceed packing targets.

• Provide general coaching and feedback to improve the performance of the team and escalate concerns to the Supervisor when necessary.

Employee and Food Safety Compliance

• Report all GMPs, food safety policies, and workplace safety/OSHA violations to Supervisor to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all packhouse equipment, workstations, and storage areas.

• Monitor for signs of plant disease or cross-contamination and report issues to the Supervisor.

• Understand the required documentation for each process and accurate completion of QC Verification and PRLs, and Temperature Logs

Production and Efficiency

• Ensure smooth production flow by coordinating with line backers (runners) and maintaining an optimal supply of products and materials.

• Oversee the accurate execution of daily production schedules, adjusting as needed to meet order requirements.

• Manage seamless changeovers between SKUs to minimize downtime and ensure continuous packing operations.

• Work with Packhouse Machine Operators to ensure proper setup and operation of equipment, including Marco machine settings.

• Track and manage productivity metrics, including pack times, case counts, and production efficiency, and share progress routinely with Supervisor.

Coordination and Communication

• Collaborate with the Harvest/QC Lead to maintain a steady product supply for packing.

• Coordinate with the Packhouse Supervisor and Harvest Lead to establish efficient break and lunch schedules.

• Communicate daily with the Supervisor, providing updates on production performance, employee efficiency, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Manage the creation and staging of boxes to support daily production needs.

• Prepare pack lines at the end of each shift to ensure readiness for the following day.

Packhouse Lead – Tier 2

• Meets eligibility requirements (e.g. time with company and no outstanding disciplinary actions)

• Satisfactorily completes all of Tier 1 responsibilities in accord with company standard operating procedures. Responsible for Tier 1 responsibilities to the extent not modified in Tier 2.

Team Leadership and Training

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