Packaging Team Lead II

About the role

Team lead is responsible for the production floor by 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.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend Standardized Work guidelines for labor, equipment, and materials, applying them to achieve safety, productivity, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Apply Plan‑Do‑Check‑Adjust methodology and serve as a seasoned problem solver on the production floor.
• Train employees in fundamental packaging skills, including adherence to BOM notes and Standard Procedures.
• Evaluate the work environment for safety issues, proactively identifying and implementing solutions.
• Facilitate constructive communication between management, supervisors, the team, and cross‑functional departments.
• Allocate data into the Electronic Batch Record by accurately completing required fields.
• Complete line clearance prior to each production run to ensure approval standards are met.
• Perform fundamental maintenance tasks such as changing tapes, sleeves, and safety tabs.
• Conduct routine quality checks along production lines to ensure seamless operations and quality compliance.
• Interpret the production scheduling board and plan activities accordingly.
• Ensure proper documentation and error checks within the team.
• Safely operate a pallet jack.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas during and after shifts.
• Complete lean certification class and coach employees daily on lean manufacturing practices.
• Utilize the visual matrix to monitor productivity of each production line.
• Manage daily production board operations and interpret the scheduling board.
• Potentially grow into a supervisory level position and fill in for a supervisor, including conducting meetings and preparing daily reports.
• Work both inside and outside of production lines.
• Perform weekly performance evaluations and oversee the On‑The‑Job Training certification program for new and existing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; basic conversational Spanish a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities; critical thinking in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions effectively.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email and standard software applications.
• Lean training certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience overseeing and managing a team of packaging associates, including leading, motivating, developing, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, providing feedback, addressing employee concerns, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Work Environment

The work environment is generally moderate in noise level. Employees frequently stand, occasionally walk, and must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds. Regular hand use, reaching with hands and arms, and safe operation of equipment such as pallet jacks are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting/moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Regular standing.
• Occasional walking.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, feeling, and reaching.