Packaging Supervisor

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

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Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Details
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Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Champion a zero-injury safety culture through visible leadership and daily engagement.
• Conduct gemba walks and reinforce safe work behaviors.
• Maintain 5S standards and perform regular workplace audits.
• Lead and coach packaging shift leads to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Foster employee engagement and encourage 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.
• Conduct root cause investigations using:
• 5-Why
• Fishbone/Ishikawa
• A3 Problem Solving
• Drive permanent corrective actions.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure packaging material availability.
• Apply inventory management and pull-system principles.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve TPM initiatives.
• Improve OEE and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and third-party audit standards.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to prevent defects.
• Utilize customer feedback to prioritize improvements.
• Analyze operational metrics and translate data into action plans.
• Spend 80%+ of working time on the production floor coaching and removing barriers.
• Provide operational support beyond scheduled hours when necessary.

Qualifications Needed:

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in a lean manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in packaging, food manufacturing, warehousing, or comparable production environments.
• Experience leading teams in packaging and warehouse operations.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Working knowledge of:
• 5S
• Standard Work
• Visual Management
• TPM
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen
• Proven ability to coach and develop frontline employees and shift leads.
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction metrics.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and audit readiness.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Maintenance, Procurement, Quality, and Operations.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office:
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• PowerPoint
• ERP experience required.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High-energy, collaborative leadership style focused on accountability and people development.

A bit about us:

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Founded nearly 120 years ago and based in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with other operations across Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming, we are a farmer-owned cooperative committed to producing high-quality products while investing in our people, communities, and operational excellence. We believe the best ideas come from those closest to the work, fostering a culture built on safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Our employees have the opportunity to make a direct impact in an organization that values hands-on leadership, innovation, and developing future leaders from within.

Why join us?

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• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary (DOE)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Stable Industry Leader: Long-standing, farmer-owned organization
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Collaborative Work Environment Focused on Continuous Improvement
• Hands-On Leadership Role: Spend 80%+ of your time driving improvements where the work happens
• No Travel Required

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