Production Shift Supervisor: Circular Plastics Recycling

Nova Chemicals Corporation; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Chemicals Corporation in Connersville, IN is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to lead our Mechanical Recycling Team, ensuring safe, efficient production of recycled polyethylene from post-consumer feedstocks. You will drive ownership, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement across shift operations.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving abilities, and hands-on leadership of industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, communicate, and build accountability.
• Experience in plastics processing and recycling knowledge.
• Effective troubleshooting skills to support operations and maintenance.
• Strong technical aptitude for electromechanical equipment and processes.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment safely.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn CMMS systems (MaintainX).
• Sound decisions, prioritization, and ownership through issue resolution.
• Commitment to safe work practices, product quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operations for LLDPE/LDPE recycling, ensuring safe, reliable production.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Set clear priorities and expectations; foster accountability and teamwork.
• Coach and develop employees through feedback, training, and cross-training.
• Monitor safety, production, quality, equipment performance, and staffing; take action as needed.
• Ensure adherence to process parameters and product quality standards.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust various industrial equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and coordinate resources to restore stability.
• Develop and maintain proficiency with production equipment; complete required training and qualifications.
• Maintain production and quality records; support trials and process improvements.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Communicate shift priorities, risks, results, and issues for effective handoffs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, HR, and other teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Regulated manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety focus

Plastics processing knowledge

Electromechanical aptitude

Decision making

Training & coaching

Microsoft Office

CMMS familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

NOVA Chemicals Corporation in Connersville, IN is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to lead our Mechanical Recycling Team, ensuring safe, efficient production of recycled polyethylene from post-consumer feedstocks. You will drive ownership, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement across shift operations.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving abilities, and hands-on leadership of industrial equipment.