Vacancy title:
Packaging Team Leader

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Human Capital Business Solution

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 19 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary: The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for leading and motivating his team, managing production schedules, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. He leads a team of Packaging operators, manages the packaging process, and maintains a safe and hygienic work environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and guiding a team of packaging operators.
• Assisting the Food controller with administrative tasks like packaging schedules and reports.
• Packaging Team Leader to monitor packaging of products or the effectiveness of the machines, ensure an accurate amount is packed at the right quality.
• Coordinate and plan packaging priorities, workflow, and schedule.
• Identify and report operational and maintenance problems to prevent packaging delays.
• Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of packaging machines to prevent machine breakdowns and malfunctioning.
• Identifying and resolving packaging issues, such as equipment malfunctions or quality problems.
• Appointing labor toward the smooth running of the packaging process.
• Overseeing quality control throughout the packaging process.
• Ensure safety measures and procedures are followed to reduce unexpected incidents and hazards.
• Ensure the packaging process is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that packaging is completed before deadlines.
• Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of packaging equipment.
• Updating the food Controller on the status of packaging.
• Liaising and coordinating packaging with other sections.
• Resolving labor disputes, where requested.
• Communicating daily objectives, performance updates, and important information to the team.
• Completing process control documentation, recording material usage, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Diploma, in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Biscuit Industry in a busy environment.
• The ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to identify and resolve packaging issues.
• Knowledge of biscuit production processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Understanding of quality control procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Previous experience working in a related industry preferred.
• Exceptional analytical ability toward solving Packaging-related concerns.
• Availability of working extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
• A biscuit packaging team leader is a multifaceted role that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Reasoning and calculating
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
• Embrace continuous learning mentality
• Work independently or in a team environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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