Packaging Lead - Second Shift

Kettle Cuisine Llc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine Llc is seeking a Second Shift Packing Team Lead in Green Bay, WI. You will guide the packing team to meet daily production targets, ensure product quality, and manage ERP transactions, schedules, and safety compliance.

The role requires leadership experience in a food manufacturing setting, the ability to train new operators, and the capacity to work Sundays through Thursdays from 2:30pm to 11:00pm, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years’ experience as a team leader in a manufacturing facility, preferably in food.
• Experience in temperature-controlled environments preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team to meet daily production targets.
• Perform daily area checks for non-compliance and report issues.
• Ensure finished product meets specifications.
• Complete documentation for traceability.
• Manage ERP transactions and employee schedules.
• Coach and develop direct reports; conduct weekly briefs.
• Ensure GMP, safety, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift as needed.
• Back-up packagers as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Spanish language

ERP system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Second shift position:Sunday-Thursday, 2:30pm to 11:00pmThe Packing Team Lead is responsible to lead the manufacturing team within assigned area to ensure the team is focused on production processes as efficiently as possible.Role and ResponsibilitiesPerform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your supervisor.Ensure finished product conforms to specifications.Manufacture quality products efficiently within time and quantity parameters.Drive and motivate team to meet and exceed daily targets and deadlines.Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceabilityRemove out of spec material from production line complete date code and label checks.Report downtime to maintenance in a timely mannerPlan ahead all activities to reduce downtime record data.Manage ERP system transactions.Manage employees work schedules, breaks and tardiness.Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.Conduct weekly team brief with direct reports.Manage, coach, and develop direct reports.Encourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.Direct employees on jobs/ tasks in accordance with production needs.Responsible for training new operators for products and processes.Ensure paperwork and all records are documented and completed appropriately.Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities.Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities.Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift.Responsible to assist and back-up packagers as needed.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Follows and ensures team complies all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.Follows and ensures team complies all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.Follows and ensures team complies all food safety procedures.Follows and ensures team complies all environmental protocols as applicable.Follows and ensures team complies all sanitation procedures and work instructions.Qualifications and ExperienceHigh school diploma of GED certificate.1 + years’ experience as a team leader in manufacturing facility. Perfervidly in food. In addition, experience in working in temperature-controlled is preferred.Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.