Production Manager – Lead 200+ Team, Safety & Improvement

Novolex; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead and direct production teams in a fast-paced facility. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting customer specifications and production goals.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, including 2+ years in supervision, with strong leadership, analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Join a company committed to continuous improvement and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective team building and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Typically supervises 200+ employees including both salaried and hourly.
• Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.
• Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
• Provide feedback up and down the organization.
• Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues.
• Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Statistical methods

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Novolex is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead and direct production teams in a fast-paced facility. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting customer specifications and production goals.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, including 2+ years in supervision, with strong leadership, analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Join a company committed to continuous improvement and employee well-being.