Food Packaging Team Lead

Job Summary

The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for providing front-line leadership to a packaging team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on production support with team leadership responsibilities to ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. The successful candidate will coordinate production activities, support employee development, maintain compliance with food safety and workplace safety requirements, and drive team performance to achieve daily production goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily packaging operations, including production line setup, product changeovers, and equipment preparation.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of packaging team members to ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
- Monitor line performance and proactively address issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, or efficiency.
- Train and mentor current and existing employees on equipment operation, production procedures, food safety requirements, and safe work practices.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented culture by leading through example and providing ongoing coaching and support.
- Organize break schedules and workforce coverage to maintain continuous production flow throughout the shift.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality assurance, GMP, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
- Conduct routine quality checks and ensure packaged products meet customer and company specifications.
- Collaborate with Supervisors and other Team Leads to coordinate staffing, production priorities, and shift objectives.
- Complete production reports, operational documentation, and line records accurately and on time.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.





Required Qualifications

- Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, food processing, or packaging environment.
- Experience operating within a fast-paced production setting and meeting daily production targets.
- Demonstrated leadership experience as a Team Lead, Lead Hand, Trainer, or similar role.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, and repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic production environment.
- Proven reliability, accountability, and positive work ethic.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn production equipment and processes quickly.
- Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience within a food manufacturing or food packaging environment.
- Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance programs.
- Experience training and developing production employees.
- Familiarity with production reporting, documentation, and inventory or manufacturing systems.
- WHMIS certification or related safety training.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a supportive, family-oriented workplace where employees are valued and recognized for their contributions. Team members benefit from:

- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, wellness resources, career support, and financial guidance.
- Group RRSP with employer matching contributions.
- Sunday shift premiums and employee appreciation events.
- Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture built on teamwork, respect, and accountability.

Work Environment

This position operates in a refr

📌 Team Lead (Richmond)
🏢 Aerotek
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