Packaging Team Lead - Lead Quality & Continuous Improvement

Perrigouk; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing environment. You will provide leadership and hands-on support to packaging operations, championing safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Quality and Maintenance to optimize performance.

This full-time, on-site role features 6am–6pm ET shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and starting pay of $25.88/hour, with potential increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong attendance record and reliability.
• Proven leadership abilities with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems, multitask, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and using workplace tools/equipment.
• Ability to drive employee engagement, motivate others, and support change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support packaging operations while promoting safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, SOPs, and WIs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to team members.
• Perform and verify quality inspections as outlined in SOPs and WIs.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Perform equipment setup, line changeovers, and adjustments to optimize performance.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment performance, and workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Employee engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perrigo is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing environment. You will provide leadership and hands-on support to packaging operations, championing safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Quality and Maintenance to optimize performance.

This full-time, on-site role features 6am–6pm ET shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule and starting pay of $25.88/hour, with potential increases based on experience.