Packaging Line Lead & Trainer

Advance American Labs; Stonecrest (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance American Labs in Stonecrest, GA is seeking a Lead Operator to manage a 12-hour packaging line, set up, run, and change over the line, and train operators toward sign-off on the Production Training Matrix.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires extensive line documentation, GMP adherence, and the ability to escalate issues to ensure line performance. The position includes weekend hours as production requires.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older; authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship
• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of packaging or production experience, including at least 1 year leading or training operators on a line
• Tier III on the AAL Production Training Matrix, or equivalent competence with sign-off to Tier III within 90 days of appointment (one extension of up to 30 days on a written training plan; if Tier III is not met, the employee returns to an operator role)
• Able to perform changeovers and line clearance to a written standard and to complete GMP batch documentation accurately

Responsibilities

• Set up and start the line on time with the right components, labels, codes and settings for the batch; run any of the five machines as needed to keep the line moving
• Perform changeovers between products and sizes to the standard, and line clearance before every start, with records completed and checked
• Monitor output, quality checks and downtime through the shift; stop the line and escalates when product, safety or documentation is at risk
• Assign operators to stations at shift start within the staffing the Team Lead sets; cover breaks and rotations and keep the line staffed through the shift
• Give clear, respectful direction; raise attendance, conduct or performance concerns to the Team Lead and Production Manager the same day
• Hand over in writing at shift end: output, holds, open issues and maintenance needs

Skills

Line leadership

GMP documentation

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Data entry on tablet/terminal

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Advance American Labs in Stonecrest, GA is seeking a Lead Operator to manage a 12-hour packaging line, set up, run, and change over the line, and train operators toward sign-off on the Production Training Matrix.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires extensive line documentation, GMP adherence, and the ability to escalate issues to ensure line performance. The position includes weekend hours as production requires.