Assistant Supervisor

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

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. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Competitive starting pay rate $29.00 an hour plus a $2.00 night shift differential (Paid Weekly)

Assistant Supervisor available shift 7:00PM-7:00AM 2-2-3 Schedule

Summary

The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supporting the production supervisor in overseeing the manufacturing operations and assisting in coordinating a team of lead operators and production personnel ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed. The Assistant Supervisor will also be involved in process optimization, training, and continuous

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the production supervisor with highest level technical guidance ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Provide support and guidance to team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources to perform their tasks effectively.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking production progress, identifying bottlenecks or issues that may impact productivity, and taking appropriate actions to address them.
• Coordinate with the production supervisor to ensure efficient scheduling and allocation of resources to meet production targets.
• Participate in production planning meetings, providing input and insights to optimize production processes.
• Assist in monitoring product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of any quality issues, working with the team to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in training new Lead operators on production processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Support the ongoing training and development of existing team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills to perform their roles effectively.
• Collaborate with the production supervisor to identify training needs and opportunities for skills enhancement.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring that all team members adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in regular safety inspections, identifying potential hazards, and taking appropriate actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Guide and assist with machine troubleshooting.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certifications or vocational training is a plus.
• Previous experience as a Lead Operator in a manufacturing environment or a similar production setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team support skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• High level understanding of production processes, quality, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High level mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Computer literate.

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

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 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.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

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