Job Title: Packaging Team Lead

Classification: Hourly – Non Exempt

Department: Operations

Location: Hastings, NE Job Type: Regular Full Time

Who We Are:

In 2010, our founder, Andrew Vrbas, volunteered in Peru. After experiencing the need for better sanitation, education, and economic opportunities, he wanted to help make a change. His solution? Soap! Andrew’s first batch of soap was created in a crockpot in his college dorm room. From there Pacha Soap Co. has evolved into a growing $35 million dollar consumer goods business, with 100+ team members who develop and handcraft the very best premium bath products to sell across the U.S. and Canada.

Our Mission: We start with world-changing ingredients, create an unforgettable product experience, and deliver moments of healing through everyday routines. Our employees help us execute our mission through building a culture focused on our four core values: Raise the Bar, Dare to Care, Use Purpose to Power Profit, and Set the Vibe.

About This Role:

Pacha Soap Co. is on a mission to create natural, sustainable products that not only benefit our customers but also make a positive impact on the world. The Packaging Team Lead plays a key role in supporting the Operations Teamwith a range of responsibilities across defined packaging lines. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, has an owner’s mindset, and looking to grow within a purpose-driven and fast-paced organization.

Production Execution

• Lead daily operations for assigned packaging lines.

• Ensure production schedules and daily output goals are achieved.

• Coordinate staffing and work assignments to maximize efficiency.

• Ensure packaging lines are set up for success each day by confirming all required materials and components are staged and ready prior to production start-up.

• Monitor line performance and address issues that impact productivity.

• Escalate operational challenges and collaborate with supporting resources to resolve them quickly. • Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

• Ensure work is completed and areas are maintained within company, GMP and OSHA standards.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Ensure packaging materials and components are properly organized, accurately inventoried, and readily available to support production schedules.

• Promote good housekeeping, organization, and inventory control practices throughout the packaging area.

• Minimize waste, damage, and loss of materials.

Team Leadership

• Lead/Interact in a way that is consistent with Pacha Core Values.

• Train and engage team members daily.

• Own quality and safety for assigned area.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or production environment is helpful but not required. It is more important to come with a high level of accountability, owner’s mindset with the ability to learn, take feedback and improve daily. • Ability to naturally lead and motivate others.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak Spanish being a plus.

• Problem-solving, priority-setting and decision-making abilities.

• Working knowledge of GMPs, safety practices, and quality systems is helpful.

• Experience with basic computer systems.

• The ability to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds regularly during an 8-10 hour shift. Team lifting is always encouraged and required for any occasional lifting greater than 40 pounds.
• Walking, twisting, kneeling and bending regularly throughout the shift and climbing stairs, step ladders and ladders occasionally as needed.
• Packing products into various sized configurations and boxes or operating processing and packaging equipment throughout the shift that require manual dexterity, hand strength and coordination.