PACKAGING & PURCHASING SUPERVISOR A SHIFT

Pilgrim; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim is seeking a Packaging & Purchasing Supervisor A Shift in Grand Island, Nebraska. This role oversees all purchasing, packaging operations, and inventory control, ensuring timely procurement and material flow across production lines.

The supervisor leads a team, implements procedures, analyzes data for trends, and collaborates with multiple departments to support efficient plant operations. Strong leadership and supply chain knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory or purchasing management systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain and material-handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing and packaging operations within the facility.
• Procure industrial equipment, utilities, and packaging materials and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and track stock movement.
• Lead and supervise purchasing and packaging personnel; conduct training and evaluations.
• Generate purchasing and inventory reports and provide data-driven insights.
• Ensure adherence to policies and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Team leadership

Data analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Problem solving

MS Excel

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

PACKAGING & PURCHASING SUPERVISOR A SHIFT

Supply Chain, Procurement & TransportationGrand Island,Nebraska

The Purchasing & Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all purchasing and packaging operations within the facility. This role manages procurement of industrial equipment, utilities, and packaging materials; maintains accurate inventory levels; monitors stock movement; and ensures timely delivery of materials. The supervisor leads a team, develops purchasing and packaging procedures, analyzes data to identify trends, and collaborates with multiple departments to support efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Purchase industrial equipment, utilities, and plant packaging materials
• Work directly with suppliers to place orders, maintain lead times, and negotiate pricing
• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and determine purchasing needs
• Review purchase orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods
• All other duties as assigned

Packaging Oversight

• Ensure packaging materials are available to support all production areas
• Maintain stock levels for packaging supplies and coordinate replenishment
• Work with production teams to understand packaging requirements and adjust inventory accordingly
• Implement packaging material control procedures to minimize waste and shortages

Inventory & Stock Control

• Track inventory movements and maintain accurate records
• Conduct regular physical counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Analyze inventory reports to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support inventory accuracy across all plant areas

Staff Supervision

• Lead and supervise purchasing and packaging personnel
• Assign tasks, provide training, and conduct performance evaluations
• Ensure team members follow established procedures and safety protocols
• Address and resolve purchasing or packaging ‑ related issues

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate purchasing and inventory reports, including stock levels, turnover, and cost analysis
• Present data ‑ driven insights to improve purchasing and packaging strategies
• Identify trends to optimize stock levels and reduce operational costs

Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to company purchasing, inventory, and packaging policies
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to purchasing or packaging materials

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Purchasing or inventory management experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills
• Proficiency with inventory or purchasing management systems
• Excellent organizational and time ‑ management abilities
• Effective leadership and team ‑ motivation skills
• Knowledge of supply chain and material ‑ handling principles