Packaging Lead Operator

Role Summary

The Packaging Lead Operator serves as the operational technical expert for the packaging department, ensuring equipment performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role supports day-to-day operations, leads investigations and training, and drives excellence in packaging processes through hands-on leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and support the Haleon Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality and compliance in accordance with established procedures and standards of the Quality System.
• Review SOPs for the packaging department.
• Participate in all deviation rapid responses on the floor.
• Lead deviation and root cause analysis.
• Operate packaging equipment.
• Act as Line Leader during absences or as needed.
• Ensure packaging equipment is running according to daily schedule.
• Drive changeovers and line clearances.
• SAP functions-Batch reconciliation, Cycle Count, Material Movements, Confirmation and Inventory control.
• Lead training as needed for packaging operators/OJTs, SOP, etc.
• Participate and lead in continuous improvement efforts, 5s initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED is required
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a production environment, leading a team or project is required
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and succeed in a team environment
• Ability to lift 5-25 lbs. frequently and occasionally lift drums, bags and cases weighing up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills
• Team oriented and flexible, able to adapt to changing assignments
• Highly motivated and self-driven with a desire to continuously improve own skill set. Able to function productively with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills and interest in project management
• Ability to operate computer applications to include SAP functions, etc
• Highly attentive to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and operations
• Ability to operate work saver, stand-up, and sit-down fork truck

Education

• Preferred: Associate‚Äôs Degree or Technical education