Packaging Team Leader

Role Overview

You will manage the assigned shift packaging operations and personnel. Coordinate production/schedule requirements with the Team Leader, Making. Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, FDA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Meet quality production requirements in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Reporting to the Senior Packaging Manager, you will develop an effective packaging staff and organization, identifying solutions for future production requirements on the assigned shift.

2nd shift: 2:00pm - 11:00pm.

• Healthcare
• 401(k) with company match
• 36 total days off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Salary range $70,000 - $80,000
• Friendly, flexible work environment with ongoing development opportunities

• Insure the safe, efficient and effective utilization of packaging personnel, equipment and financial resources.
• Insure compliance with all FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Evaluate current operations and provide suggestions for continuous improvement to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate, coach, and mentor assigned shift packaging staff.
• Identify, write and obtain approval for all required departmental Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions. Audit and update current SOPs and WIs as required by Company policy.
• Complete and maintain 100% compliance with all training requirements for the assigned shift packaging team.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

• Engineering or Business Management Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience/training.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a packaging setting.
• 2+ years in personnel administration.
• 1+ year as Packaging or Project Engineer (preferred).
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Working knowledge of performance metrics.
• Basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to climb, bend and crouch.
• Good teamwork skills, attention to detail, strict adherence to learned procedures, and embrace safety and quality awareness.
• Flexibility to work different shifts or hours.

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.