Packing Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Packing Operations
Supervise day-to-day packing activities of exotic vegetables (leafy greens, herbs, premium vegetables, etc.).
Ensure accurate weighing, grading, labeling, and packaging as per company and customer specifications.
Monitor freshness, hygiene, and quality standards during the packing process.
Minimize wastage and handle products carefully to maintain shelf life.
2. Quality Control & Compliance
Implement and maintain food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP/ISO/FSSAI compliance).
Conduct regular quality checks for packaging material and finished products.
Ensure cold chain management and correct storage conditions are maintained.
3. Team Supervision & Training
Manage, allocate, and monitor packers’ daily tasks.
Train packing staff on handling exotic vegetables, hygiene, and packing techniques.
Monitor employee discipline, attendance, and performance.
4. Coordination & Reporting
Coordinate with procurement, cold storage, logistics, and sales teams to meet daily dispatch schedules.
Maintain records of packing materials, stock utilization, and daily output.
Report operational issues, manpower needs, and process improvements to management.
5. Safety & Efficiency
Ensure safe handling of vegetables, equipment, and packaging tools.
Improve packing line efficiency and reduce delays in dispatch.
Control costs of materials and manpower by optimizing resources.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Knowledge of exotic vegetables and their handling requirements.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality control practices.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure.
Basic computer skills (MS Excel/ERP for reports).
Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Educational Qualification & Experience:
Graduate/Under Graduate, Diploma in Agriculture, Food Technology, Supply Chain, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in packing/production supervision (preferably in fresh produce, fruits, or vegetables industry).
Experience in exotic vegetable/ perishable goods handling will be an added advantage.