PACKAGING TEAM LEADER

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Team Leader to lead and manage our packaging operations across assigned shifts. As a Packaging Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and consistently within established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage packaging operations during assigned shifts, ensuring effective execution of the production plan.
• Ensure production targets are achieved in terms of volume, efficiency, waste, quality, and cost.
• Supervise and manage key performance indicators, including OEE, line efficiency, production losses, downtime, waste, and material utilization.
• Identify performance gaps, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive the implementation and sustainability of Manufacturing Excellence principles and practices.
• Ensure all packaging operations align with established quality standards, procedures, and product specifications.
• Maintain and implement quality management systems and relevant food safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and systems, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and internal quality management requirements.
• Ensure a safe working environment across all packaging operations.
• Drive compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, company safety standards, and internal safety management systems.
• Support the establishment and operational readiness of a new packaging line.
• Coordinate new-line projects from initiation through implementation, commissioning, handover, and operational stabilization.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, standard operating instructions, quality controls, safety systems, and daily management routines for the new line.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years shown experience in a manufacturing or FMCG production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in packaging operations and shift management.
• Strong working knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies and systems.
• Experience implementing and sustaining quality and safety management systems.
• Shown experience coordinating projects and delivering improvement initiatives.
• Experience in equipment commissioning, production line implementation, or operational readiness would be highly effective.
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership and performance management.