Lead Packer

Pregis; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Elgin, IL is seeking a Lead Packer to oversee Packers across multiple production lines, ensuring quality and on-time delivery according to SOPs. The role reports to the Production Supervisor in the Quality department and involves a 12-hour day/night schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong organization, and the ability to coordinate with QA and Operations. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent technical school preferred.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.
• Spanish bilingual a plus; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to direct a team and facilitate compliance with workplace policies and rules.
• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer; basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Packers for multiple production lines by monitoring performance and providing direction.
• Ensure SOPs are followed during the production process.
• Maintain correct packaging components for each varying job order.
• Maintain SAP inventory management system integrity and load flags.
• Train Packers on QA SOPs and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with QA Inspector and Quality Manager to resolve issues.
• Coordinate shift handoffs to minimize delays.
• Perform 6S and SOP audits as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mathematical calculation

Reading precision instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lead/Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience 3-5 years

Tools

SAP inventory system

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the \"Wow\" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Lead Packer

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Quality

Location: Elgin, IL

Shifts Available: 12 Hours Days/Nights (on a 2-2-3 schedule)

Summary of Job

Under the direction of Production Supervisor, the Team Lead oversees Packers to ensure the quality and production deliverables of mailers across multiple production lines meets customer specifications and delivery requirements as well as company standards for quality and operation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Team Lead is responsible for maintaining continuous product quality during production and guiding the workflow by monitoring the packaging work force's quality inspections and packaging process in collaboration with the assigned QA Inspector. Performs quality inspections at regularly prescribed intervals and documents accordingly across multiple production lines. Helps employees in the department perform their duties correctly. Helps converting team operate at or above designated run speeds.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Lead team of Packers for multiple production lines by monitoring performance and providing direction.
• Ensure SOPs are followed during the production process.
• Ensure correct packaging components are in place for each varying job order.
• Maintain integrity of SAP inventory management system and ensure finished good load flags are placed correctly.
• Monitor jobs, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per TMS quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed. Collaborate with assigned QA Inspector throughout the shift as needed.
• Ensure Packer rotations and breaks occur per company policies.
• Work with Production Supervisor to determine manning schedules and overtime allocations.
• Accurately update the upcoming shift to ensure a smooth shift handoff; communicate regularly with staff to minimize delays.
• Monitor mailer production, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed.
• Train Packers on Quality Assurance (QA) SOP; regularly conduct audits to ensure quality inspections are being performed.
• Work with Quality Manager and Inspectors and Operations to resolve issues per QA SOPs.
• Perform 6S and SOP audits regularly as required.
• Help to identify raw material defects, captures relevant information (lot codes, samples, etc.) and forward to Quality Manager.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 45 lbs)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, as needed

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work (specify hours/shift)
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent technical school preferred
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (Spanish bilingual a plus)
• Ability to direct a team of employees and facilitate compliance with workplace policies, procedures and rules. Elevates problems or employee concerns to Supervisor or Human Resources as needed.
• Promote a positive teamwork culture and champion company core values.
• Ability to take coaching well and interact respectfully with others.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime availability
• Ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculation
• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Ability to work Overtime as needed daily, or weekends based upon business needs.

Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 45 pounds and endure moderately controlled temperature levels

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We stride to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on 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. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.