Packaging Assistant Manager

Location: Miramar, FL
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $19 per hour

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.

• At least three (3) years of leadership experience in a production or operations setting.

• Strong mathematical, counting, and analytical skills.

• Experience working with production schedules and planning preferred.

• Knowledge of Manufacturing KPIs (Efficiency, Yield, Waste, Throughput, etc.) preferred.

• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

• Clear and effective communicator with operators, supervisors, and management.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (required).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze work orders, packaging specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOM); identify and correct discrepancies as needed.

• Assist the Packaging Manager in overseeing and coordinating daily packaging operations across multiple production lines.

• Ensure packaging operations meet production schedules, quantity targets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Monitor compliance with company policies related to materials handling, hoppers, packaging processes, and vehicle loading.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and assist in resolving machine setup issues and equipment malfunctions.

• Participate directly in daily and weekly packaging planning meetings.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with Planning, Inventory, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams.

• Prepare and submit operational, production, and KPI reports to the Packaging Manager and upper management.

• Support the supervision and development of packaging supervisors, line leaders, and operators.

• Serve as Acting Packaging Manager when required (coverage, PTO, or off-shift support).

• Track KPIs and support the preparation of production and performance reports.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, labor optimization, cost savings, and waste reduction.

• Support the implementation of new procedures, equipment, and SOP updates.

• Assist with internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Ensure all packaging targets and quality standards are consistently achieved.

• Ensure operators are properly trained, qualified, and documented on equipment and processes; provide coaching and ongoing support.

• Enforce compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, sanitation requirements, and GMP guidelines.

• Maintain effective communication with all relevant departments to ensure smooth operations.