Packaging Team Lead I

Description

Position Summary: The Packaging Team lead is responsible for taking a leadership role with employees and ensuring that finished goods are produced in a safe, efficient, timely, and compliant manner meeting all FDA, GMP, ISO, OSHA, contract customer, and SAP policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Capable of comprehending Standardized Work guidelines for labor, equipment, and materials, effectively applying them to attain team objectives related to safety, productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Proficient in the application of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust methodology, demonstrating expertise as a seasoned problem solver on the production floor.
• Must possess the ability to train employees in fundamental packaging skills, instructing them on proper adherence to BOM notes and Standard Procedures.
• Consistently evaluates the work environment for safety issues and challenges, proactively identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Facilitates constructive communication between management, supervisors, the team, and cross-functional departments, contributing to a harmonious work environment.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Completing the line clearance process prior to each production run to ensure that the production line and all associated products meet approval standards.
• Accountable for performing fundamental maintenance tasks such as handling change of Tapes, Sleeves, and Safety tabs.
• Conduct routine quality checks along the production lines throughout their operational duration to ensure seamless operations and adherence to quality standards.
• Capable of comprehending the production scheduling board and subsequently planning activities in alignment with the schedule.
• Must be able to safely operate a pallet jack
• Ensure that their employees uphold cleanliness in their assigned areas both during their shift and at the end of it.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of team lead experience or training in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly convey instructions, delegate tasks, and provide feedback.
• Active listening skills to understand and respond to team member needs and concerns.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide team members toward achieving common goals.
• Ability to provide constructive criticism and coaching to support team development.
• Analytical thinking and sound decision-making to overcome operational challenges.
• Collaborative mindset, working with team members to find practical solutions.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills to meet production deadlines.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.