Production Supervisor

Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Raleigh seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead a 12-hour rotating shift in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing a workforce of 25-40 employees, ensuring high standards of safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess manufacturing leadership experience and a strong understanding of Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Previous manufacturing leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coaches a team of 25-40 employees in daily operations.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Manages hour-by-hour line performance to exceed daily production targets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in operations management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

UKG

Job description

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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 industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina. It’s known for its universities, including North Carolina State University. The number of technology and scholarly institutions around Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham make the area known as the Research Triangle. The North Carolina State Capitol is a 19th-century Greek Revival–style building with a statue of George Washington dressed as a Roman general in its rotunda.

The Evergreen Packaging Raleigh Carton Converting Facility is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, which is also home to North Carolina State University and the state's capitol. Opened in 1953 and employing 120 team members. The facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of global brands found in retail groceries throughout the US. It also extrudes cupstock and foil board and has received the State of North Carolina Excellence Award for the last 20 years. The facility has also exceded 7 years without a lost time injury.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Overview:

The Shift Supervisor provides leadership and direction to an assigned 12-hour rotating shift in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for exceeding performance targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. In addition to supervising daily operations, the Supervisor ensures employee training is effective, policies and procedures are consistently enforced, and performance expectations are met. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Lean manufacturing and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and engagement. This position does require the successful candidate to work on a rotating 12-hour shift (days and nights).

Job Duties:

• Leads and coaches a team of 25-40 employees in daily operations, problem resolution, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, GMP, SQF, and quality policies.
• Eliminates unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors through Gemba walks, Leader Standard Work, and employee engagement.
• Ensures customer quality specifications are met and procedures are followed.
• Cross-functional teamwork with HR for payroll, personnel issues, and staffing.
• Completes quarterly performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Supports and enforce company policies; manage disciplinary action when necessary.
• Leads shift turnover meetings as part of the Daily Management System.
• Manages hour-by-hour line performance to exceed daily production targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to equipment, materials, personnel, or processes.
• Implements sustainable process improvements to drive business results.
• Participates in structured problem solving (A3) and Kaizen events.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of End-of-Shift reporting activities.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an operations management, engineering, industrial technology, or equivalent manufacturing management experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Previous manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Experience in Flexographic or Process Printing strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Experience with SAP (or other ERP systems) preferred.
• Experience with UKG (or other timekeeping systems) preferred.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement and Quality Management Systems experience required.
• Experience in reading and understanding product specifications
• Must be willing to work a rotating 12-hour shift (days and nights).

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