**Packaging Line Lead
Location:** Mount Prospect, IL
**Shift: 1st 7am to 3:30pm
Pay: $24-27 per hour based on experience **
Kelly is seeking a Packaging Line Lead to oversee daily operations on non-sterile liquid filling and packaging lines. This role is responsible for leading a team of operators, ensuring production goals are met, maintaining quality standards, and supporting a safe and compliant work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily packaging and liquid filling line operations.
- Verify line setup, product materials, and equipment before production starts.
- Monitor filling accuracy, cap torque, labeling, and product quality throughout production.
- Coordinate product changeovers, cleaning, and line clearance activities.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assign daily tasks and provide guidance to operators and temporary staff.
- Train new employees on equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Complete production records, equipment logs, and cleaning documentation accurately.
- Perform routine quality checks and report any issues to Quality or Management.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, FDA regulations, and workplace safety requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing, or another regulated production environment preferred.
- Experience with liquid filling, bottling, packaging, capping, or labeling equipment is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of cGMP, quality standards, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hairnets, and gowns.
- Bilingual Spanish–English candidates are encouraged to apply (not required)
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, has strong attention to detail, and can effectively coordinate production activities while maintaining high quality and safety standards. Experience leading packaging teams and troubleshooting production equipment is a strong advantage.
You should be proficient in:
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Machine Operator
Machines & technologies you'll use:
