Packaging Team Leader

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; Cincinnati (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

36 total days off (vacation, holidays, sick)

Friendly and flexible work environment

Job summary

AFM - Association Française du Marketing is seeking a Shift Packaging Manager to oversee packaging operations on the 2nd shift from 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Your role includes managing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining quality production standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, particularly in a packaging environment. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 along with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• 2+ years in Manufacturing, ideally in packaging.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging operations and personnel on assigned shift.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and quality standards.
• Evaluate and mentor packaging staff for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership and Decision Making Skills

Communication Skills

Team Work Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting

Working Knowledge of Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Role

You will manage the assigned shift packaging operations and personnel. Coordinate production/schedule requirements with Team Leader, Making. Insure compliance with all OSHA regulations, FDA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Meet quality production requirements in a safe, efficient and timely manner. Reporting to the Senior Packaging Manager you will develop an effective Packaging staff and organization identifying solutions for future production requirements on assigned shift.

Shift

This is a 2nd shift role 2:00pm - 11:00pm

Benefits

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $80,000.

What you will do

• Insure the safe, efficient and effective utilization of packaging personnel, equipment and financial resources.
• Insure compliance with all FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Evaluate current operations and provide suggestions for continuous improvement to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate, coach, and mentor assigned shift packaging staff.
• Identify, write and obtain approval for all required departmental Standard Operation Procedures and Work Instructions. Audit and update current SOP's and WI's as required by Company policy.
• Complete and maintain 100% compliance with all training requirements for assigned shift packaging team.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

What you will need

• Engineering or Business Management Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience/training.
• 2+ years Manufacturing environment preferably in packaging environment.
• 2+ years Personnel Administration.
• 1+ years Packaging or Project Engineer (preferred).
• Strong Leadership and Decision Making Skills.
• Working Knowledge of Performance Metrics.
• Basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be proficient in using a computer.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to climb, bend and crouch.
• Good Team Work skills, attention to detail, strict adherence to all trained procedures and embrace Safety and Quality awareness.
• Flexibility to work different shift or hours.

What we offer

A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.