Job Description
Job Description
Packaging Line Lead
Location: Mount Prospect, IL
Shift: 1st - 7am to 3:30pm
Pay: $24 - $29 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.
* 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, supplement, or food manufacturing
* Experience with packaging, filling machines, bottle unscramblers, liquid fillers, cappers, induction sealers, labelers cartoners and case packers
* Must have experience with non-sterile liquid bottle filling/packaging
* Knowledge of cGMP / GMP, quality standards, and manufacturing documentation.
* Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues
* 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.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending
Job Description
Packaging Line Lead
Location: Mount Prospect, IL
Shift: 1st - 7am to 3:30pm
Pay: $24 - $29 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.
* 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, supplement, or food manufacturing
* Experience with packaging, filling machines, bottle unscramblers, liquid fillers, cappers, induction sealers, labelers cartoners and case packers
* Must have experience with non-sterile liquid bottle filling/packaging
* Knowledge of cGMP / GMP, quality standards, and manufacturing documentation.
* Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues
* 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.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.