Packaging Team Lead

USA Today • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Packaging Team Lead works as part of a packaging crew to coordinate post-press operations during an assigned shift. The role supports on-time production while maintaining product quality and accuracy, operational safety—including OSHA and EPA compliance—and positive employee and customer relations. The Team Lead provides hands-on supervision of packaging functions and may perform Packaging Operator duties when staffing shortages, machine problems, or unexpected workflow issues require it.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and shift scheduling and supervise production during assigned shifts.
• Train employees, support new-hire onboarding, address employee issues or concerns, and provide Packaging Operator training.
• Ensure inserting accuracy and integrity, and complete daily production to high-quality and timely standards.
• Confirm accurate product staging.
• Perform Packaging Operator duties as needed because of staff shortages, machine problems, or unexpected workflow issues.
• Operate preprint management systems and inserter drive controls, and complete related reporting.
• Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom wrap, consumable parts, and supplies.
• Assist the Manager or Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and consistently use required safety equipment.
• Help lead departmental safety compliance, including accident investigations and follow-up.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• Report work-related injuries to the insurance carrier.
• Ensure machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report operational concerns, potential safety hazards, accidents, injuries, and near misses to packaging management.
• Provide timely and accurate information to management.
• Communicate equipment repair and consumable-material needs to upper management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to packaging supervisors and/or packaging management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed