Plant Shift Supervisor: Lead Lean Manufacturing Crew

Novolex; Caldwell (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex Caldwell Plant seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead hourly teams on rotating shifts, ensuring safety, productivity, quality and cost control. You will oversee Laminating, Slitting, Converting, Shipping and Maintenance, with about 20 employees per shift in a union environment.

Strong supervisory experience and process improvement focus are essential. Key expectations include applying Lean/Six Sigma methods, aligning with GMP/HACCP training, and promoting teamwork across multiple manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Previous manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Experience in Laminating/Converting operations processes strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement and Quality Management Systems experience required.
• Experience in reading and understanding product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely lead crew of operating personnel on a rotating-shift basis in Laminating, Slitting, Converting, Shipping and Maintenance areas.
• Manage employee safety.
• Utilize available line speed targets, set up time guidelines, efficiency logs, and process data collection tools to improve productivity.
• Manage product quality by understanding and communicating customer needs to crews and insuring expectations are consistently met.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies for processes related to management of the plant floor.
• Attend annual GMP and HACCP Training Sessions.
• Is aware of our food safety policy and programs.
• Upholds and enforces GMP and HACCP Principals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Quality systems

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, industrial technology or equivalent

Job description

Novolex Caldwell Plant seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead hourly teams on rotating shifts, ensuring safety, productivity, quality and cost control. You will oversee Laminating, Slitting, Converting, Shipping and Maintenance, with about 20 employees per shift in a union environment.

Strong supervisory experience and process improvement focus are essential. Key expectations include applying Lean/Six Sigma methods, aligning with GMP/HACCP training, and promoting teamwork across multiple manufacturing