Job Description

First shift: 6:30AM-3PM

Summary/Objective

The Lead Packager coordinates packaging operations and ensures that all packaging, blackening and sub-assembly tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. This role involves supervising both the packaging and blackening team, managing inventory levels, and leading product quality assurance efforts. Additionally, this position liaises with the Customer Service team and Assembly Lead to meet shipment deadlines. The Lead Packager reports directly to the Operations Supervisor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Manage daily department operations under the direction of the Operations Supervisor.

2. Train new hires and develop existing team members to ensure adherence to best practices.

3. Create, maintain, and update work instructions to ensure department procedures are clearly defined and consistently followed.

4. Encourage performance by holding team members accountable and promptly addressing performance concerns.

5. Communicate department issues to the Operations Supervisor and collaborate on resolutions.

6. Perform all packaging tasks with advanced proficiency, including crate and box assembly, light assembly, and product preparation for shipment.

7. Act as a resource for the packaging and blackening team by providing guidance, troubleshooting issues, and resolving challenges during daily operations.

8. Create labels in the system and prepare shipments.

9. Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling pickups and working with vendors.

10. Ensure the availability of packaging materials and assist with inventory management to support continuous workflow.

11. Conduct quality checks on packaged and blackened products to ensure company and customer standards adherence.

12. Serve as a liaison with cross-functional departments to move complex assemblies through production and ensure on-time delivery.

13. Assist other departments as necessary to support business needs and production demands.

14. Document daily packaging activities, material usage, and issues in the ERP system.

15. Maintain compliance with safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE), and uphold a clean and organized workspace using 5S methodologies.

16. Any/all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Indirect Reports: Packagers, and General Operators (within blackening team).

Departments Management: Packaging, Blackening

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds and seldom lifting to 75lbs. Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment. Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position at 40+ hours per week. Days and hours of work will be determined by management. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday eight (8) hours per day. Occasional overtime, evening and weekend work may be required to meet business demands.

Required Education and Experience

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. High School Diploma/GED equivalent or significant relevant work experience.
3. 3-6 years of experience in packaging, shipping, or receiving environment.
4. Intermediate level of computer literacy, specifically Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
5. Capable of using all required hand tools, i.e drills, screwdrivers, nailguns, etc.
6. Ability to read/write, perform basic arithmetic, and follow/give verbal and written instructions.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Prior experience in a first-line supervisory role.

**Compensation

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Our current hiring pay range for this position is $23.00-$28.75 per hour. This hiring pay range is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills and certifications.

In addition to this base pay, Rockford Ball Screw employees are eligible for a bonus. Depending on your position you may be categorized into different tiers in the quarterly or annual bonus plan. Currently, this position is classified as a Quarterly Bonus within the Individual Contributor tier.

**Benefits

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Rockford Ball Screw believes a happy healthy employee is what makes our business work. We want to continuously invest in the people that make it happen. Rockford Ball Screw eligible employees have access to a comprehensive competitive package. Please visit our website at https://rockfordballscrew.com/contact/careers/ for more information.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Shipping/Receiving
• Packaging Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Power Tools