Production Supervisor

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

This position will work a 7:00 - 7:00 rotating shift.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures shift employees are following safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely. Audits for compliance and addresses safety issues in a timely manner.
• Conducts safety and job function training for shift personnel.
• Trains employees in proper procedures, coaches them to improve results, and evaluates performance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment, and material issues in conjunction with machine operators and support personnel.
• Interprets work orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary.
• Leads and/or assists shift employees in problem resolution. Leads or supports efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions.
• Spot checks product quality and ensures specifications are being met and quality procedures are being followed.
• Recommends measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and reduction of waste.
• Suggests changes in procedures, labor utilization, use of equipment, and materials to increase efficiency of plant, shift, department, or work cell.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Double-checks, ensures accuracy, and finalizes production paperwork including production reports, work order documentation, safety and sanitation documents, quality records, finished goods tickets, etc.
• Maintains employee time clock information and submits to plant Human Resources for payroll processing.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with in-coming and off-going shift leaders about issues occurring on previous, current, or following shift.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately at the necessary frequency with subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Performs activities of employees supervised, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S. in Industrial Management) not required but preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful production supervision experience preferably in amanufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks.
• Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations.
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
• Ability to effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, customers, or suppliers.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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