Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor

$80,000 - $95,000 per year | Scottsbluff, NE | On-Site | Permanent

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.