The Packaging Team Leader is a critical role within our Packaging Plant organization, responsible for the operations of a group of Packaging lines, across a shift.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The performance of the assigned Packaging Team (generally 4 to 8 lines), including safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer service

Managing the Associates on the packaging team

Achieving all Key Performance Indicators on the Plant Scorecard

Creating a safe, healthy and positive working environment for all associates

Establish and maintain the highest quality standards for each packaging process, as well as for all finished product shipped to every customer

Establish and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Production and Packaging of solid dosage nutraceuticals

Meet customer delivery commitments on time, first time, every time

Manage the team’s operations in a highly productive, cost effective manner

Provide coaching and guidance to the team for the implementation, execution, and improvement of Daily Management systems, including Safety, Centerline, Clean-Inspect-and-Lubricate, Total Productive Maintenance, Quality Defect Elimination, etc.

Provide leadership and guidance to the team for Daily Management systems to ensure high levels of quality, problem identification and resolution, productivity, and associate involvement and ownership, including execution of effective Daily Direction Setting meetings, GEMBA walks

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a Packaging Line lead (or equivalent role) in a high-speed consumer products packaging environment, with successful assignments in Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Formulation and/or other technically oriented areas and/or a Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar technical and/or military discipline

Demonstrated ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, positively influence team members, and provide strong leadership and coaching to operating teams in a manufacturing/packaging environment

A substantial technical background, evidenced by either academic credentials and/or substantial relevant professional experience

Knowledge and proven ability to work effectively in high performing organizations

Strong ability to coach and influence others

Strong problem solving skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to analyze numbers, determine trends, and make recommendations for actions to be taken

PC skills that encompass Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP applications are required

Stand or walk for extended periods of time

Lift up to 50 lbs.

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