Assistant Production Supervisor

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.

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.

The Assistant Production Supervisor assists the Production Supervisor in all manufacturing processes and procedures. Will take charge of the shift in Production Supervisor's absence. Will assist Production Supervisor in maintaining daily production paperwork and AX production reporting. Will monitor daily shift operations and inform Production Supervisor of potential issues. Works in collaboration with employees, and management team to enforce safety and quality policies and procedures as dictated by company's handbook. Responsible for training new employees when Production Supervisor is not available. The Assistant Production Supervisor will occasionally perform same labor functions as the workers being supervised.

1. Provides assistance to shift Production Supervisor in all manufacturing processes and procedures
2. Oversees production to identify any production or equipment issues
3. Assists in maintaining production paperwork for designated shift
4. Will train new personnel on existing production protocol, safety and plant equipment
5. Enforces company safety policies and procedures
6. Assists Production Supervisor in observing daily shift operations and reports any new developments or concerns
7. Complies with Heritage Bag's policies and procedures and safety requirements
8. Oversees production quality to ensure exceptional finished products
9. Oversee lead personnel
10. Regularly communicates with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs of plant equipment
11. Works with HR Specialist on new hires, terminations, and disciplinary actions
12. Coordinates plant activities with Production Supervisor to ensure total plant manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
13. Works with Production Supervisor and HR Specialist to track and minimize labor overtime
14. Encourages others to keep injuries and waste to a minimum
15. The assistant supervisors may be called upon to assist in providing training and supervision assistance on other plant shifts based upon prevailing plant priorities and needs.
16. Assists in maintaining AX production reporting for designated shift
17. The assistant supervisors will be included in the overtime resource pool to cover opposite shift leadership coverage as needed.
18. Will occasionally perform labor functions as needed.
19. May perform other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent. Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. ; Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required. Five to ten years of direct blown film processing and troubleshooting experience preferred. High level of discretion, confidentiality, and work ethics. Able to effectively communicate. Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment. Willing to be certified in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Manufacturing work environment. Constant physical activities are required for this position. Such activities include: ability to reach over head, squat, and bend at the waist; the ability to lift boxes of 60 lbs or more; ability to climb up and down stairs throughout a 12 hour shift; tolerance of standing posture continuously for 12 hours; intense walking is involved; able to tolerate working environment with inside excessive hot and cold temperatures.

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment.
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

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 (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.

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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.