Packing Supervisor

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, Rotor Lab and - coming soon - Upgrade Energy - are some of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community. We're expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we're solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance. If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you'll feel right at home here. You in This Role You're a hands-on leader who knows how to keep a team organized, motivated, and focused on getting the job done right. As the Packaging Supervisor, you'll oversee daily packaging operations and lead the Packaging Associate team to ensure products are packaged accurately, meet quality standards, and are ready for shipment on time. You'll also work closely with Procurement and other departments to develop and standardize packaging solutions for UMAC products. From ESD-safe packaging for electronic boards to custom foam inserts that protect motors, drones, and other components, you'll help ensure every product is packaged according to its unique handling and protection requirements. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving problems, improving processes, and working across teams to support quality and efficiency as the company grows. What You'll Bring Leadership, organization, and a strong commitment to quality and accountability. Ability to assign daily work, communicate expectations, monitor team performance, and address problems before they affect production. You lead by example, support your team, and understand the importance of safety, accuracy, and meeting operational goals. You also understand that different products require different packaging solutions. You're able to collaborate with Procurement and other departments to identify packaging needs, evaluate product-specific requirements, and develop consistent packaging standards that protect product integrity, accommodate design limitations, and improve packing efficiency. Required: Previous experience in packaging, warehousing, manufacturing, fulfillment, or a related environment Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing workloads Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to identify problems, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when needed Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, and other departments Ability to maintain accurate records and track operational progress Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs Ability to identify packaging concerns and communicate product handling or protection requirements to the appropriate teams Preferred: High school diploma or GED Previous team leadership or supervisory experience Experience training, coaching, and supporting employee performance Familiarity with packaging, shipping, inventory, and warehouse procedures Experience monitoring productivity, quality, and operational goals Basic computer skills and experience maintaining production or operational records Experience identifying workflow improvements and reducing packaging errors or material waste Experience collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, Product Development, or other departments on packaging improvements Familiarity with product-specific packaging requirements, including ESD-safe materials, protective inserts, and custom foam packaging Understanding of how product design, wiring, sensitive components, and handling…

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