Packaging Lead: Drive Line Excellence & Safety

Idahoan Foods, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Packaging Lead to supervise daily operations of the packaging department, ensuring efficient production, safety, and compliance with quality standards. You will back up Machine Operators and Supervisors and oversee maintenance, sanitation, and line changeovers.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on problem solving to maintain performance, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement in packaging processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years packaging operations experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor adjustments on packaging machinery.
• English reading/writing; bilingual in Spanish preferred; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the packaging department to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to the packaging schedule.
• Coordinate line changeovers, sanitation, and quality control with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety and food safety policies are followed; report incidents and participate in root cause analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training/Coaching

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

D365

Redzone

Job description

Idahoan Foods, LLC in Kentucky seeks a Packaging Lead to supervise daily operations of the packaging department, ensuring efficient production, safety, and compliance with quality standards. You will back up Machine Operators and Supervisors and oversee maintenance, sanitation, and line changeovers.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on problem solving to maintain performance, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement in packaging processes.