Repack Supervisor - 1st Shift in Kentwood, Michigan at Proper Beverage Company

About Proper Beverage Company

At Proper Beverage Company, we believe in doing things the right way - with integrity, precision, and a focus on quality. As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, our mission is to craft beverages that our partners and their customers can trust and enjoy. Guided by our vision to be a leader in the beverage industry, we're driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Led by a hands-on CEO and supported by a dedicated leadership team, Proper Beverage is a place where hard work is recognized, career growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact. We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Information

Job Description

The Repack Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all repack and special project operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively coordinate labor resources, manage project timelines, maintain quality standards, and foster a positive team environment. The Repack Supervisor will work closely with Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Success teams to ensure customer expectations are met while maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate repack, relabeling, variety pack assembly, rework, and other special project activities to meet customer requirements and project deadlines.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop Repack Associates to ensure safe and productive operations.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, and productivity, providing coaching and corrective action when necessary.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels for scheduled projects and coordinate labor needs with Human Resources and staffing partners as necessary.

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate repack projects, ensuring labor, materials, packaging components, and equipment are available and prepared prior to project start.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments to staffing, schedules, and priorities to maximize efficiency and meeting customer commitments.
• Ensure accurate completion of project-specific work instructions and customer requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, GMPs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct routine safety observations and inspections, promptly addressing unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability among team members.

Quality Control

• Ensure all repack activities are completed according to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Verify finished projects meet customer expectations prior to release.

Documentation & Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate records related to labor hours, project completion, inventory usage, scrap, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of materials, finished goods, and packaging components used during repack activities.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, Customer Success, and Warehouse teams to coordinate project execution and resolve issues.
• Communicate project status, resource needs, and potential delays to leadership.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve repack processes, labor utilization, workflow efficiency, and project profitability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across repack operations.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, repack, fulfillment, or production environments, preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coach, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and production or inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Food and beverage manufacturing experience is preferred.