Packaging Operations Lead - Lean, Safety & Improvement

LeoForce; Scottsbluff (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

LeoForce, based in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead packaging operations. The role focuses on safety, Lean methods, and daily coaching on the production floor. You will drive continuous improvement and SOPs to raise performance and quality.

Founded over a century ago, LeoForce is farmer-owned with a commitment to people, communities, and excellence. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in lean manufacturing will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in packaging/warehousing/production environments.
• Experience leading teams in packaging and warehouse operations.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience driving continuous improvement with measurable results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• ERP experience, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-injury safety culture through visible leadership.
• Conduct gemba walks and reinforce safe work behaviors.
• Maintain 5S standards and perform workplace audits.
• Lead and coach packaging shift leads to improve SQDC.
• Foster employee engagement and frontline problem-solving.
• Develop, implement, and sustain SOPs and best practices.
• Train employees and hold teams accountable to standards.
• Coordinate effective shift handoffs and communication processes.
• Utilize visual management systems to drive performance.
• Drive permanent corrective actions through root cause analysis.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Effective communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

LeoForce, based in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead packaging operations. The role focuses on safety, Lean methods, and daily coaching on the production floor. You will drive continuous improvement and SOPs to raise performance and quality.

Founded over a century ago, LeoForce is farmer-owned with a commitment to people, communities, and excellence. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits and growth potential.