Production Shift Lead - Food Packaging Manufacturing

Novolex; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Management System

Job summary

Novolex in Illinois seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a production shift, ensuring productivity, quality and safety standards are met. You will supervise 40+ employees, coordinate with scheduling, and drive continuous improvements across processes and data reporting.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, interviewing and training, and maintaining daily production metrics while supporting safety and quality initiatives. A BA/BS is preferred, with SAP experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities on a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
• Typically supervises 40+ employees.
• Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are met.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees.
• Plan, assign and direct work and appraise performance.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees as needed.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported daily.
• Support and improve quality initiatives to meet plant goals.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented and reviewed regularly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Novolex in Illinois seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a production shift, ensuring productivity, quality and safety standards are met. You will supervise 40+ employees, coordinate with scheduling, and drive continuous improvements across processes and data reporting.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, interviewing and training, and maintaining daily production metrics while supporting safety and quality initiatives. A BA/BS is preferred, with SAP experience advantageous.