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Kubota Engine America

JOB TITLE: Packaging Team Lead

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager, Warehouse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the activities of the packaging, kitting operation and leads the packaging process for spare parts. This position will provide packaging recommendations related to materials selection, assembly and process flow as well as assist in the overall development of the packaging and kitting operations to seek continuous improvement and maximum efficiency. This department will require the Lead to make some independent decisions regarding the planning, organizing, and scheduling of the work involved.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in supervising and coordinating activities with packing product and preparing weekly customer orders

Monitor the packing of all materials, ensure materials are packed correctly based on the packaging specifications

Establish and maintain standard productivity rate for packing by product

Perform process time-studies to determine cost basis and measure for improvement

Operate various packaging machines and technology to be able to troubleshoot, label, seal and wrap product

Maintain established KPIs and make additional refinements

Set-up packaging equipment and establish process guidelines

Recommend packing materials and assembly procedures to establish newly packaged parts specifications

Monitor and maintain packaging material supplies and adhere to 6S warehouse standards

Routinely enter and extract data from the appropriate computer system and software

Assist in formalizing, standardizing and documenting all existing packaging specifications

Research, introduce and promote packaging improvements that make our packaging more efficient while maintaining quality expectations

Train, motivate, and monitor performance of the packaging team and/or outside temporary labor to ensure appropriate process, quality and quantity of work and provide constructive feedback as necessary

Assist Warehouse Manager in establishing new processes for warehouse improvements

Performs other duties as assigned such as packaging of outbound shipments during slower business periods

Drive forklift in a safe manner ensuring loads are stable and secure

General housekeeping which includes sweeping, dusting, and mopping

Maintain an organized and secure work environment

Support co-workers in other departments as needed

Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities and follow chain of command

Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures

Authority

Assists in the oversight of Warehouse staff

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of packaging methods and processes and ability to determine packaging requirements

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be reliable and punctual

Effective team leadership skills with strong initiative and ability to identify issue and develop solutions

Ability to operate various packaging machines and technology to label, seal and wrap product

Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment

Good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Ability to comprehend a variety of instructions, both oral and written

Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in challenging situations

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide n all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals; capable of understanding weights and measures

Advanced knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Strong knowledge of computerized inventory system, BOM systems, and/or SAP

Ability to operate fork lift trucks

Ability to operate telephone, copier, fax machines, and other general office equipment

Ability to travel on an as needed basis, possibly overnight, often with last minute notice

Education and Training

Bachelors Degree preferred in related field

Minimum of 3 years experience leading a team or process

Minimum of 5 years prior production or process equipment experience

SAP knowledge preferred

Physical Demands

Walking, stoop