Assistant Pack Lead

ADP, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Grand Rapids seeks a Pack Lead Assistant to support the Pack Lead in daily production operations, line setup, labeling, and food safety compliance.

You will train new employees, cover breaks, manage labels and changeovers, monitor waste, and participate in daily sensory audits to meet customer expectations.

This role requires strong leadership, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to GMPs to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams.
• Ability to meet time and production requirements.
• GMP/food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily positions to production employees.
• Coordinate and cover production breaks.
• Print and manage all case and pallet labels.
• Verify product codes and ensure label codes on cases.
• Assist with LOTO procedures during cleans and lead cleaning activities.
• Notify warehouse of materials needed.
• Track and manage waste for the shift.
• Set up production lines with proper equipment.
• Train and develop new employees through established processes.
• Participate in daily sensory audits with the production team.
• Review production schedules and prepare for changeovers.
• Ensure production lines are running at optimal speeds.
• Work with the Quality team to ensure products meet customer expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

Leadership

Under pressure

Time management

Job description

Position Summary

The Pack Lead Assistant supports the Pack Lead in daily production operations, employee coordination, line setup, quality standards, and food safety compliance. This position serves as the primary backup to the Pack Lead in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Pack Lead with assigning daily positions to production employees


• Help coordinate and cover production breaks


• Print and manage all case and pallet labels


• Helps verify product codes and ensure correct label codes on cases


• Assist with LOTO procedures during cleans and help lead cleaning activities


• Assists with notifying the warehouse of materials needed


• Track and manage waste for the shift


• Set up production lines with proper equipment


• Train and develop new employees through established processes


• Participate in daily sensory audits with the production team


• Review production schedules and prepare for changeovers


• Ensure production lines are running at optimal speeds


• Work with the Quality team to ensure products meet customer expectations


• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills


• Ability to work well under pressure


• Ability to meet time and production requirements

Food Safety Responsibilities

Ensure all personnel and equipment follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Correct issues when possible and report unresolved concerns to appropriate supervision or management.