Packaging Lead

• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category MFG
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

• Phone  (ext 2165)

Do you have an eye for detail, work best with clear goals, and enjoy effectively training and coaching others? We invite you to apply for our Packaging Lead position!

As Packaging Lead, you'll be responsible for meeting daily goals and assignments, keeping a close eye on product to ensure quality standards are met, keeping accurate records, and staying up on product and packaging changes. You'll train and lead a team of 2-8 people, ensuring your crew has direction and understanding of the product they are working with.

Born from a dare to do better, we at Lake Champlain Chocolates are driven by our passion to change the world one delicious piece of chocolate at a time. Since the first truffles we made in 1983 to our Five Star Bars® rolling off the line today, our goal has always been about combining creativity and craftsmanship, while sourcing only the best ingredients to create premium chocolate that is truly unforgettable.

We infuse passion, integrity, and an unrivaled commitment to community in everything we do to make the world a better and more joyful place. Every employee’s contributions make our company what it is today: a warm, welcoming, inclusive and successful certified B Corporation® committed to being a force for social and environmental good. W e are committed to making a positive impact on our local and global communities through the choices we make sourcing materials and while operating our facilities and stores.

Our community of employees work hard, care about each other, care about the integrity of our products, and share a passion for delicious confections.

As a Packaging Lead at Lake Champlain Chocolates, you’ll be responsible for meeting daily goals and assignments by leading a team of 2 – 8 people. You’ll ensure the team has direction and understanding of the product they are working with and help problem solve as needed.

Your regular schedule will be full-time at 40 hours each week – Monday through Friday – in our clean, vibrant factory space in Williston, Vermont. Overtime and some weekend hours may be required during our peak seasons.

• Directs and motivates teams to accurately meet or exceed daily packaging goals while creating positive and respectful relationships.
• Ensures the Quality and Standards for the product are consistently achieved, using the specification book and visual samples.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment (shrink machine, feeder, 5-Star machine, etc.)
• Reports any process and equipment problems promptly to the maintenance technician and/or management.
• Trains and works with packagers to see that the proper product is being packaged.
• Communicate new lines and changes as they occur.
• Ensures that established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the area and meeting packaging quality and quantity standards on the shift, GMP & Safety.
• Maintains basic knowledge of computer software & equipment used in the department (Easy Label, Shopclock, & Printers).
• Contributes to a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook, the GMP, and other directives, supporting directives and decisions of higher-level management, and accomplishing other duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of current products and packaging requirements.
• Provides relevant information to the packaging supervisor, communicates any issues to other team leaders and management to ensure smooth operations. Communicates with night team leader to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Assists other departments, as needed. Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.
• Troubleshoots problems.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Assists with month end inventory counts.
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• As part of emphasis on continuous improvement, offers constructive feedback…