Packaging Team Lead - Lincolnshire, United States - BPA

BPA

Verified Company

Lincolnshire, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the activities of the packaging, kitting operation and leads the packaging process for spare parts.

This position will provide packaging recommendations related to materials selection, assembly and process flow as well as assist in the overall development of the packaging and kitting operations to seek continuous improvement and maximum efficiency.

This department will require the Lead to make some independent decisions regarding the planning, organizing, and scheduling of the work involved.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in supervising and coordinating activities with packing product and preparing weekly customer orders
Monitor the packing of all materials, ensure materials are packed correctly based on the packaging specifications
Establish and maintain standard productivity rate for packing by product
Perform process timestudies to determine cost basis and measure for improvement
Operate various packaging machines and technology to be able to troubleshoot, label, seal and wrap product
Maintain established KPI's and make additional refinements
Setup packaging equipment and establish process guidelines
Recommend packing materials and assembly procedures to establish newly packaged parts specifications
Monitor and maintain packaging material supplies and adhere to 6S warehouse standards
Routinely enter and extract data from the appropriate computer system and software
Assist in formalizing, standardizing and documenting all existing packaging specifications
Research, introduce and promote packaging improvements that make our packaging more efficient while maintaining quality expectations
Train, motivate, and monitor performance of the packaging team and/or outside temporary labor to ensure appropriate process, quality and quantity of work and provide constructive feedback as necessary
Assist Warehouse Manager in establishing new processes for warehouse improvements
Performs other duties as assigned such as packaging of outbound shipments during slower business periods
Drive forklift in a safe manner ensuring loads are stable and secure
General housekeeping which includes sweeping, dusting, and mopping
Maintain an organized and secure work environment
Support coworkers in other departments as needed
Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities and follow chain of command
Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures