Packaging & Value Added Lead

OGS Industries; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Tools and resources to succeed

Job summary

OGS Industries, a diversified metal component manufacturer based in Akron, Ohio, is seeking a Packaging & Value-Add Lead. This hands-on lead role combines production work, team coordination, and system oversight to prepare for future management responsibility.

You will oversee value-add operations, coordinate daily workflow, and support ERP usage while mentoring new staff and ensuring quality and timely shipments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing, packaging, or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and prints.
• Basic computer skills (ERP exposure preferred).
• Ability to handle multiple jobs in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform value-add operations including stamping/marking, etching, bonding, assembly, bagging, tagging and labeling.
• Coordinate workflow and prioritize daily workload based on shipping schedule, hot jobs/late orders, and WIP flow.
• Distribute work across team members to maximize throughput and identify bottlenecks.
• Learn and support use of ERP system (e.g., Global Shop Solutions): track job status, ensure quantities, maintain documentation.
• Lead on the floor when the Manager is unavailable; train new employees on packaging methods, work instructions, and quality expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read prints

Communication

Team leadership

Organization

Tools

ERP software

Job description

OGS Industries

OGS Industries, www.ogsindustries.com, is a diversified metal component manufacturing company providing stamping, machining, and fabrication services to its customers in Aerospace, Transportation, Industrial, Firearms, and Military markets. Based in Akron, Ohio, OGS Industries has 3 facilities with over 100 employees. We provide excellent health benefits, a flexible working schedule, and all the tools and resources you need to be a successful part of our team.

Packaging & Value-Add Lead

The Packaging & Value-Add Lead is responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of secondary operations including part marking, assembly, packaging, and preparation for shipment. This role acts as the primary support to the Department Manager, helping coordinate workflow, ensure and drive efficiency across a high-mix, low-volume production environment.

This is a hands-on lead role that combines production work, team coordination, and system/process oversight, with the goal of preparing the individual for future management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee value-add operations including: Ink stamping / part marking, Chemical etching, Edge bonding / surface bonding, Assembly of sets and kits, Bagging, tagging, boxing, and labeling


• Ensure all work is completed per router instructions, prints, and customer specs (MIL, aerospace, commercial, etc.)


• Verify correct materials, labels, and documentation are used prior to shipment

Workflow Coordination

• Assist the Manager in prioritizing daily workload based on: Shipping schedule, Hot jobs / late orders, Work-in-process flow from production


• Help distribute work across team members to maximize throughput


• Identify bottlenecks and communicate issues proactively

System & Process Support

• Learn and support use of ERP system (e.g., Global Shop Solutions): Track job status and completions, Ensure correct quantities are processed and reported, Help maintain accurate documentation and job records, Support continuous improvement efforts

Team Leadership & Development

• Act as lead on the floor when the Manager is unavailable Train new employees on: Packaging methods, Work instructions, Quality expectations

Requirements

• 2+ years in manufacturing, packaging, or production environment


• Strong attention to detail and organization


• Ability to read and follow work instructions and prints


• Basic computer skills (ERP exposure preferred)


• Ability to handle multiple jobs in a fast-paced, high-mix environment

Preferred

• Experience with aerospace or regulated industry packaging requirements


• Familiarity with part marking methods (ink stamp, etch, etc.)


• Prior leadership or training experience

Key Traits for Success

• High accountability mindset (owns mistakes and fixes them)


• Strong communicator (keeps Manager informed, works with team)


• Process-oriented (doesn’t \"wing it\" job to job)


• Sense of urgency without sacrificing accuracy


• Willingness to learn and grow into a management role

Performance Metrics (What Success Looks Like)

• Zero or minimal shipping errors (counts, labels, certs)


• On-time job completion aligned with shipping schedule


• Reduced rework due to packaging/marking issues


• Improved workflow efficiency and organization


• Team productivity and engagement

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Packaging & Value-Add Manager

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Work hours will follow shop hours 40-50 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 6am - 4:30pm and Friday as needed.

Notes

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OGS Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. No Phone Calls or 3rd Party Calls please.