Converting Supervisor

Novolex; Jerome (ID); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Novolex is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead and coach production and material handling on the plant floor. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, requiring hands-on leadership and the ability to solve problems in real time.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and are proficient with Microsoft Office. Preference is given to those with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management and a strong track record of continuous improvement.

Competenze

• 2+ years of production supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee production and material handling on shift.
• Ensure safety practices and compliance on the floor.
• Train and develop shift personnel for performance improvement.
• Troubleshoot process/equipment issues with operators.
• Monitor production schedules and allocate labor efficiently.
• Maintain production records and labor reporting.

Conoscenze

Production supervision

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industry sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Converting Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development, and support of our production and material handling employees. The Converting Supervisor duties are mostly hands‑on and direct in nature and require that substantial time be spent on the production floor working closely and directly with all shift employees. The Converting Supervisor is responsible for the safety of employees and visitors, the quality of products, efficient utilization of labor, and operation of equipment, technical problem solving, elimination of waste, and continuous improvement

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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.
• Conducts safety and job function training for shift personnel.
• Trains employees in proper procedures, coaches them to improve results, and evaluates performance.
• Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment, and material issues in conjunction with machine operators and support personnel.
• Interprets work orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary.
• Leads and/or assists shift employees in problem resolution. Leads or supports efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions.
• 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 work goals.
• 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 Manager.
• Interprets company policies, rules and regulations to employees.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with in-coming and off-going shift leaders about issues occurring on previous, current, or following shift.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately at the necessary frequency with subordinates, peers, and superiors.
• Performs activities of employees supervised, as needed.
• All other projects and duties, as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S. in Industrial Management) not required but preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful production supervision experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• 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.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Ability to effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, customers, or suppliers
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with our without accommodation

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

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 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.

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen