Packing Manufacturing Technician — Lean, Quality & Growth

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Career growth & development

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Richmond, VA is hiring a Packing Manufacturing Technician to support safe, efficient production of high-quality LEGO products. You will collaborate with supervisors and operators to keep lines running and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in manufacturing, strong mechanical skills, and a solid grasp of safety and quality standards. Overtime and a 2-2-3 shift are required, with weekly pay and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work a 2-2-3 rotating schedule and overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisors, team leads, and operators by removing production obstacles and improving workflow.
• Monitor production lines to ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Perform root cause analysis and assist with troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
• Participate in safety investigations and help implement corrective actions.
• Promote and maintain compliance with all safety procedures including LOTO, risk assessments, emergency procedures, and proactive safety initiatives.
• Conduct quality inspections, quality walks, audits, and support product quality investigations.
• Monitor hourly production performance and elevate issues when necessary.
• Support production planning by maximizing equipment efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Track labor efficiency, production metrics, scrap, and material usage.
• Execute Autonomous Maintenance activities and Process Confirmation programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Assist with employee training and onboarding within the production area.
• Participate in equipment installations, process improvements, and production-related projects.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment while supporting LEGO's values of imagination, creativity, learning, quality, and caring.

Skills

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

The LEGO Group in Richmond, VA is hiring a Packing Manufacturing Technician to support safe, efficient production of high-quality LEGO products. You will collaborate with supervisors and operators to keep lines running and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in manufacturing, strong mechanical skills, and a solid grasp of safety and quality standards. Overtime and a 2-2-3 shift are required, with weekly pay and competitive benefits.