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.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What's in it for you?
Here are some of what to expect:
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 the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
