Packing Supervisor (1st shift)

lego; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia seeks a Packing Supervisor on the day shift to lead highly automated production lines, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient execution of the plan. You will coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Planning to maintain continuity and drive improvements.

You will monitor KPIs, oversee MES/SCADA/HMI systems, and coach frontline operators to enhance reliability, flow, and quality. Travel is minimal, and relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in production operations.
• Experience with automated equipment, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, or material handling systems.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, HMI, or production monitoring systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams during operational issues or production disruptions.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across highly automated production lines to ensure safe, stable, and efficient execution of the production plan.
• Coordinate activities between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to maintain operational continuity.
• Monitor production KPIs and oversee automation systems to address downtime and quality issues.
• Coach and develop frontline operators and technicians to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability, production flow, and overall operational efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MES/SCADA/HMI

Job description

Job Description

Imagine leading cutting-edge automated production lines to ensure seamless and efficient manufacturing processes. As a Packing Supervisor on the 2nd shift, you'll drive operational excellence and innovation in a dynamic, automated manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As our Packing Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations across highly automated production lines, ensuring safe, stable, and efficient execution of the production plan. You'll coordinate activities between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Planning teams to maintain operational continuity. Your role will involve monitoring production KPIs, overseeing automation systems through MES, SCADA, HMI, and leading problem-solving activities to address downtime and quality concerns. You'll also coach and develop frontline operators and technicians, supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, production flow, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production operations leading teams in a production or automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with automated equipment, robotics, PLC-controlled systems, or material handling systems.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, HMI, or production monitoring systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams during operational issues or production disruptions.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in highly automated or Industry 4.0 manufacturing environments.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience supporting production ramp-ups or changeovers.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving tools such as PDCA, A3, or 5-Why.
• Experience in consumer goods, automotive, plastics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Desired education in engineering, automation, mechatronics, technical operations, or a similar field is preferred.

What You'll Build

You'll lead daily operations to ensure safe and efficient production, guide teams on automation capabilities, and improve production quality through data-driven recommendations. You'll support the standardization of processes and documentation, partner with stakeholders across the value chain, and help expand the use of automation tools across the organization.

Life on the Team

The Packing Operations department is responsible for managing pre-packing and final packing of LEGO boxes at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. You'll work with a team of specialists who collaborate closely across functions, taking ownership of your work and approaching challenges with a practical mindset. You'll thrive by building strong relationships, supporting others' learning, and contributing to shared goals.

What Success Looks Like

Success means consistently delivering stable production performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work closely with colleagues and partners across the value chain to strengthen capabilities, improve processes, and create lasting impact.

Additional Details

• This position is for the day shift, 6 am to 6 pm (2-2-3) schedule
• Some minimal travel may be required
• No relocation will be available

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $84,674.00 - $127,010.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

• Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in t