Lead, Packaging (Night Shift)

Iconic Wineries of British Columbia•Columbia, SC

About The Position

As the Packaging Lead, you will actively lead Packaging Operators to ensure successful completion of tasks critical to the operation and overall performance of the Packaging Lines. You will cross-train in all areas so you can handle packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance tasks. The role focuses on monitoring the overall process and helping operators urgently troubleshoot unforeseen process events, with safety and quality at the forefront of all activities. You will lead by example, enforce plant and safety policies, support continuous equipment operation, monitor performance, and guide operators in troubleshooting and corrective actions. You will mentor and coach team members, communicate process changes and job knowledge, audit operator performance and documentation, drive preventative and routine maintenance, escalate issues, and ensure cross-training and team competency. The work takes place in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Shift work may include days, evenings, and overnight shifts of up to 12 hours; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Physical activities include pushing, pulling, or moving up to 50 pounds, standing 8–12 hours per day, using stairs throughout the workday, and applying hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
3–5 years of overall production experience.
Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office, Teams, OneNote, and email.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task.
Reliable and punctual, with adherence to attendance and absenteeism policy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work, and multitask.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead warehouse teams effectively.
Ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude and to provide and receive feedback and adjust accordingly.
Ability to collaborate across teams and adjust communication and leadership style as appropriate.
Accountability for personal and team behaviors and results; ability to work with urgency and manage pressure while upholding company values.
Ability to push, pull, or move up to 50 pounds; stand 8–12 hours per day; ascend and descend stairs throughout the workday; and demonstrate hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and/or trade certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead Packaging Operators and ensure completion of tasks critical to packaging line operation and performance.
Cross-train in packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance tasks.
Lead by example and enforce plant and safety policies, PPE use, and Good Manufacturing Practices; hold team members accountable to the same standards.
Complete daily and weekly tasks using Standard Operating Procedures to sustain repeatable quality and performance.
Maintain continuous operation of process equipment through operator management, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Use critical thinking and efficient decision-making to identify root causes and corrective actions and achieve performance measures.
Mentor, coach, and hold operators accountable for safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and team harmony.
Communicate job knowledge and process changes to operations team members and management through shift handovers, production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, and other channels.
Audit operator performance to ensure product quality inspections are completed according to SOPs.
Audit documentation for inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation, batch and blending production, and basic maintenance tasks.
Drive preventative and routine operator maintenance, including operator checks and equipment lubrication.
Escalate safety, equipment, and personnel issues for immediate resolution.
Ensure team cross-training, effective use of resources, and overall team competency.