Packing & Crating Team Lead

Who we are?

United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our customer sales and support structure, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization.

Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

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When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (12) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate level of skill, qualifications, geographical location and experience, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range.

Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonus(es)).

The Packing & Crating Team Lead is the First-line technical authority responsible for the daily packing and crating operations for high-value medical imaging equipment, ensuring shipments meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while coaching technicians and preventing damage, delays, or non-conformances.

• Leads and coordinate daily packing activities. Act as escalation point for packing issues
• Assigns work based on load plans. He/she balances schedule, quality, and safety priorities.
• Interpret and enforce packing instructions and specs. Ensure compliance with ISO / FDA / internal SOPs
• Own damage-prevention and corrective actions
• Participate in hiring and performance feedback. Onboard new hires and validate competency
• Train and coach packing technicians. Reinforce discipline, checklist usage, and 5S
• Enforce EHS standards and PPE compliance. Stop work when unsafe conditions exist
• Interface with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics teams. Communicate readiness, delays, and risks early. Align packing schedules with shipping plan.

• Associate’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, packing, or industrial logistics environment and 3 years in a lead or supervisory role, managing direct reports.
• Experience with high-value or regulated products.
• Proficiency in MS products (Excel, Outlook, Share Point, Teams)
• Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement exposure
• Team player, enjoys working with people from multiple departments and committed to providing excellent customer satisfaction
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with an awareness of deadlines and responsiveness
• Medical device, aerospace, or defense background a plus

United Imaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter. United Imaging provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Note:

Relocation is not available for this role

Magnetic Environment Exposure:
This position requires working in an environment where strong magnetic fields may be present. Employees may be exposed to powerful magnets, electromagnetic equipment, or other devices that generate magnetic fields.

Due to the nature of the magnetic environment, employees must not wear or carry ferrous metals on their person while in the designated work area. This includes, but is not limited to, metal objects such as steel, iron, and other ferrous materials. Additionally, employees with implants, medical devices, or foreign objects containing ferrous metals within their body (e.g., certain surgical implants, pacemakers, or metal pins) may be at risk and must disclose any such conditions to their supervisor prior to starting work.