Packhouse Lead

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.