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We are now hiring a packaging supervisor to join the team at our Covington, KY location! Located at 4101 Winston Ave., Covington, KY 41015. If you're looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you!

Looking for someone available to work 2nd shift and 3rd shift as needed.

Job Summary: The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily packaging operations, ensuring products are packed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. This role manages packaging personnel, drives performance on the floor, and ensures safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise all packaging staff and maintain contact with Operations Manager.
• Ensure proper label application and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal packaging standards; audit for accuracy and report deviations.
• Monitor packaging material usage to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize cost without compromising quality.
• Maintain proper line balancing by evaluating labor distribution and machine utilization to ensure consistent output across all production lines.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including on-time approval of timecards, time off requests, and communicating any issues with HR as required. Adhere to all attendance policy standards.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and training. Work with HR to complete new hire paperwork, assign safety training, and track retraining requirements.
• Review and maintain all equipment inspection and maintenance records, communicating all issues immediately.
• Lead daily shift Huddleboard meetings to communicate departmental goals, review performance, conduct safety discussions, and set expectations (including warm-up stretches, Safety Training, KPIs, etc.).
• Lead and participate in Accident Investigation and Corrective Actions. Conduct drug tests per training and company policy as required.
• For food grade warehouses, lead a food safety culture. Audit and maintain food safety standards within a facility.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, complete Behavior-Based Safety Observations, and enforce all safety requirements. Report any violations immediately.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships to support service excellence and long-term business growth.
• Strategically plan and manage all warehouse functions—receiving, storage, shipping, order fulfillment—to maximize accuracy and minimize claims.
• Planning and monitoring daily labor requirements based on immediate and forecasted volumes.
• Create and maintain a well-trained staff that could be promoted through cross training and mentoring.
• Timely completion of annual performance evaluations of all direct staff with regular coaching and counseling throughout the year.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement objectives set forth by the company.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with other shifts, managers, and any other departments. Be responsive and timely in requests for information.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective Communication – clearly sharing information and expectations while actively listening to the team.
• Coaching and Development – supporting employee growth through training, mentoring, and feedback.
• Team Building: Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment to enhance productivity and morale.
• Accountability – holding oneself and team members responsible for meeting goals and following policies.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to analyze processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to stoop, push, pull, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years of Warehouse Leadership Experience preferred.
• WMS and handheld scanner experience.
• Willingness to travel on an infrequent basis.
• Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in-house training.
• Willingness to work overtime weekends and holidays as requested by manager.
• PPE as required by each facility – refer to handbook for specific requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.