Production Supervisor - B Shift

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.

B shift is 2:45pm - 11:15 pm

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  Medical, dental and vision options

  
  
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

• Leads, assists, motivates, and evaluates shift employees in daily operations and problem resolution and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promotes and trains on consistent and proactive safety, including compliance audits, incident reports, and investigations of "close calls."
• Ensure quality specifications are met and procedures are followed.
• Trains team in executing proper company procedures, focusing on safety, quality, and meeting production goals.
• Cross-functional teamwork with HR for payroll processing, personnel or labor issues, and staffing. Cross-functional work with peers to inform them about important topics at shift changeover.
• Troubleshoots and resolves processes, equipment, and material issues with support.
• Interprets work orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary.
• Studies and understands production schedule and deploys available labor and other resources, as required.
• Routinely audits product quality and ensures specifications are met and quality procedures followed.
• Actively engaged with and recommend measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and waste reduction.
• Ensure accuracy and finalize production paperwork, including production reports, work order documentation, safety and sanitation documents, quality records, finished goods tickets, etc.
• Drive SQF (Safe Quality Foods) culture and ensure GMP's are followed.
• Perform SQF audits and coach employees on proper GMP's protocols and procedures.
• Comply with established plant rules and procedures that promote compliance with customer service-related activities, including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Following run-order specifications for each product.
  • Following pre-requisite programs in compliance with SQF Code Manufacture of Food Packaging and food safety requirements.
  • Following all Good Manufacturing Practices in compliance with all Food Safety Requirements.
  
  
  
  
• Meets and strives to exceed safety, quality, production, waste, and housekeeping goals set forth by management.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

• A bachelor's degree is not required but preferred; a Six Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful production supervision experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Team player who can build lasting, productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and sometimes more, and regularly stand/move about the facility.

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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