Packaging Line Lead

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.

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