Shift Production Supervisor: Lead 40+ to Quality & Safety

Novolex; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a shift in our Minnesota operation. You will manage daily production activities, supervise 40+ employees, coordinate with scheduling, and lead hiring and training efforts. You will also drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety programs while achieving production goals and controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business or engineering.
• At least 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in group settings.
• Ability to handle conflict maturely and consistently.
• Good computer skills; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities on a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
• Typically supervise 40+ employees.
• Coordinate with Scheduler to meet daily production requirements.
• Interview, hire and train employees as needed.
• Plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance.
• Reward and discipline employees as appropriate.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Gather and report production data daily.
• Support and improve Quality initiatives to meet plant goals.
• Ensure safety programs are implemented, reviewed and revised as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

SAP experience

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree preferred (business, engineering)

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a shift in our Minnesota operation. You will manage daily production activities, supervise 40+ employees, coordinate with scheduling, and lead hiring and training efforts. You will also drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to safety programs while achieving production goals and controlling costs.