Converting Supervisor

About the Role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more, with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality
• Typically supervise 40 plus employees
• Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees
• Planning, assigning & directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding & disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints & resolving problems
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis
• Support & improve upon Quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals
• Ensure safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and revised as necessary

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred (business, engineering)
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well in group situations
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner
• Good computer skills
• SAP experience preferred

Pay & Schedule

• Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 plus bonus
• 12-hour swing shifts: 7:00am–7:00pm for one month, rotating to 7:00pm–7:00am the next month

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Focused Giving Program prioritizing support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs
• Facility-level support of activities in communities where employees live and work
• Training and development programs through MyLearning
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System supporting and enhancing employee skills at all levels