Team Lead

About the role

Supervises day-to-day operation of a 12-hour production shift by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees: Oversee entire shift for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Productivity results for a minimum of 25 hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots complex/critical processes or equipment and provides a hands-on approach to resolve.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees within the department.
• Supports activities to increase safety awareness, boost morale.
• Supervises Operators and monitors run conditions of production lines.
• Assesses training needs and administers training as necessary.
• Affirms talent and ensures the development of the team.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of operation.
• Ensures all production capacities are met.
• Ensures that only quality products are produced and distributed.
• Maintains good housekeeping of the production facility.
• Assists with employee performance evaluations and may counsel employees as needed.
• Completes daily attendance reports for the department.
• Manages problem-solving and continuous improvement for 1 Value Stream of product families.
• Supervisor of technicians, operators, and material handlers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience (supervisory role within a manufacturing facility preferred)
• Basic Microsoft skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc).
• Proficient in the English Language (read, write, talk).
• Hands-on leadership
• Capable of communicating in front of large groups and interacting with peers and site leaders.
• Reliable/Dependable as it relates to completing work assignments.
• Mechanical aptitude, analytical, design, problem solving, project management, strong technical skills, customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation, lean manufacturing.

Physical Requirements/Environmental/Working Conditions

• Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands, and arms
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds
• Frequently required to push or pull items using force up to 95 pounds
• Must be able to frequently climb 10-40 steps and occasionally climb 5-10 ladder rungs
• Able to work in differing temperatures
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts and overtime as required

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health

Community Engagement

• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important.
• The 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

• 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.