Packaging Lead

Position Overview: The Legacy Packaging Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Legacy Packaging area to ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time. This role provides day-to-day directions to packaging operators, coordinates production priorities, monitors workflow, and serves as the primary communication link between the production floor and the Shift Manager. The position requires strong computer and coordination skills to manage production schedules, documentation, inventory transactions, and operational communication while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and GMP compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and coordinate all daily activities within the Legacy Packaging department.
• Assign work and balance labor to meet daily production schedules.
• Coordinate production priorities with Operations, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Monitor production progress and communicate delays or issues to the Shift Manager.
• Utilize computer systems to review production schedules, enter production data, complete reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure packaging materials, labels, cartons, and supplies are available before production starts.
• Verify products are packaged accurately and meet quality standards.
• Support line-startups, product changeovers, and end-of-shift handoffs.
• Train and coach operators on standard work, GMPs, food safety, and safe work practices.
• Track downtime, productivity, scrap, and operational performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and inventory transactions.
• Promote housekeeping, organization, and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of lead or team leadership experience.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and planning skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read production schedules and complete documentation accurately.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Preferred

• Experience leading food packaging operations.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or production reporting systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and pushing/pulling.
• Ability to work in a warm manufacturing environment around cooking equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hair nets, beard nets (if applicable), gloves, and safety footwear.

Shift schedule begins at 4am

Note: Employee may be asked to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person