Assistant Supervisor

Job Description

Do you have experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment packing, packaging, inspecting and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? We are seeking individuals that want to advance their career and join our great team. Immediately Assistant Supervisor!

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Aid the production supervisor with highest level technical guidance ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Provide support and guidance to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources to perform their tasks effectively.
• Maintain production progress by monitoring and tracking, identifying bottlenecks or issues that may impact productivity, and taking appropriate actions to address them.
• Coordinate with the production supervisor to ensure efficient scheduling and allocation of resources to meet production targets.
• Participate in production planning meetings, providing input and insights to optimize production processes.
• Ensure product quality throughout the production process by monitoring and participating in the investigation and resolution of any quality issues, working with the team to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Train new Lead operators on production processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Support the ongoing training and development of existing team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills to perform their roles effectively.
• Collaborate with the production supervisor to identify training needs and opportunities for skills enhancement.
• Promote a strong safety culture by guiding and assisting with machine troubleshooting, ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in regular safety inspections, identifying potential hazards, and taking appropriate actions to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent perferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as working with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well in group situations; ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner.
• Flexibility to work overtime and off shifts as needed.
• Must be able to stand for 10-12 hours due to the nature of the work.
• Must be able to wear the required PPE to enter the plant/complete the tasks.

Company Benefits

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .