Production Supervisor 8p-8a

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.

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.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development, and support of our production and material handling employees. They are also responsible for providing oversight, guidance, support, and indirect supervision for shift support staff.

• Ensures shift employees are following safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely. Audits for compliance and addresses safety issues in a timely manner.
• Works safely and is proactively involved in plant safety improvement efforts.
• Ensures shift employees are following all GMP/BRC policies and procedures and provides immediate correction of violations.
• Conducts safety and job function training for shift personnel.
• Trains employees in proper procedures, coaches them to improve results, and evaluates performance while providing feedback.
• Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment, and material issues in conjunction with machine operators and support personnel. Works to find root cause and provide corrective/preventive measures.
• Interprets shop orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary.
• Studies and understands production schedule and deploys available labor and other resources, as required.
• 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 company and site KPI's.
• 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.
• Coordinates labor needs with plant Human Resources.
• Interprets company policies, rules and regulations to employees and holds them accountable as such.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with in-coming and off-going shift leaders about issues occurring on previous, current, or following shift.

• 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 a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems.
• 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 to various groups of personnel.
• Ability to deal well with change and handle conflict resolutions.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

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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