Liquid Packaging Lead

Global Healing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Healing in Houston, Texas is looking for a Liquid Packaging Lead to oversee the production team while ensuring quality standards and operational efficiency. The role involves training staff, managing packaging equipment, and upholding cGMP compliance.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential for maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production operator role or similar.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach production staff.
• Organize daily responsibilities of operators.
• Set up and operate liquid packaging equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalence

Tools

Liquid packaging equipment

Job description

Description

The Liquid Packaging Lead is responsible for a variety of tasks including setup, organizing, helping resolve production issues, and ensuring that their production team and responsibilities are completed in a timely manner. The Lead observes and directs their team operators, verifies product quality, monitors and tracks key performance metrics, and verifies counts and data to ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, and coaches production staff to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Organizes operators' daily responsibilities.
• Acts as department communicator during status meetings, management updates, and staff shift changes.
• Performs manufacturing processes by tracking and reporting daily metrics that meet production timelines and goals.
• Sets up and operates liquid packaging equipment (piston fillers, monobloc filler, drum agitator, label machine, tape machine, laser encoders with software).
• Ensures equipment and machinery are properly maintained and promptly repaired, and communicates with management and maintenance as needed.
• Assists with monthly inventories.
• Ensures production quotas and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensures products and team personnel are in compliance with professional standards and all cGMP requirements.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully to maintain an inviting, friendly, and safe teamwork environment.
• Signs off on verifications, packets, logs, and other documentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Production Manager and/or Plant Manager.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a production operator position or a role with similar responsibilities.
• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to perform job duties, follow safety procedures and work instructions, and communicate with supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, including a willingness to assume additional responsibilities and participate in training and development opportunities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, including company‑sponsored training, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

Suggested Training

• CGMP course and certification
• Arizona Food Handlers Card
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Leadership, supervisor, manager training
• Communication skills training
• OSHA 10

Other courses, classes and certifications might be suggested by direct managers.