Production Supervisor - 6pm - 6am

NOVOLEX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in packaging innovation is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated team. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for motivating employees, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and achieving production goals. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you have a passion for leadership and a track record of success in production supervision, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth options

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful production supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Six Sigma Certification and bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate shift employees while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to processes, equipment, and materials.

Skills

Production supervision

Problem resolution

Safety training

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Leads, assists, motivates, and evaluates shift employees in daily operations, problem resolution, and promotes culture of continuous improvement.
• Promotes and trains on consistent and proactive safety, including audits for compliance, incident reports, investigation on “close calls”.
• Ensures quality specifications are met and procedures are followed.
• Trains team in executing proper company procedures, focusing on safety, quality, and meeting production goals.
• Cross-functional teamwork with HR for payroll processing, personnel or labor issues, and staffing. Cross-functional work with peers to inform on important issues at shift changeover.
• Manages shift to attain production and scrap goals.
• Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment, and material issues in conjunction with support personnel.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree not required but preferred; Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• English and Spanish preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of successful production supervision experience preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and sometimes more and regularly stand/move about facility.

What You'll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.