Packaging Team Leader

The Role

You will manage the assigned shift packaging operations and personnel. Coordinate production/schedule requirements with Team Leader, Making. Insure 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 assigned shift.

This is a 2nd shift role 2:00pm - 11:00pm

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $80,000.

• 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 SOP's and WI's as required by Company policy.
• Complete and maintain 100% compliance with all training requirements for assigned shift packaging team.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

• Engineering or Business Management Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience/training.
• 2+ years Manufacturing environment preferably in packaging environment.
• 2+ years Personnel Administration.
• 1+ years Packaging or Project Engineer (preferred).
• Strong Leadership and Decision Making Skills.
• Working Knowledge of Performance Metrics.
• Basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient in using a computer.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to climb, bend and crouch.
• Good Team Work skills, attention to detail, strict adherence to all trained procedures and embrace Safety and Quality awareness.
• Flexibility to work different shift or hours.

A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.