Why Choose Us?

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.

• $80,000 - $85,000 base salary * + annual bonus
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program—value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!
• The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

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.
How You’ll Perform the Role
The position is responsible for actively managing the performance of people and processes in a manufacturing setting. Key performance areas include safety, quality, overall equipment effectiveness, and operator productivity. The Shift Supervisor will have approximately 20 hourly personnel reporting to him/her. The plant operates on 12 hour shifts.

What We Need From You

• Associate’s degree preferred (bachelor’s degree a plus).
• Lean Manufacturing background preferred
• 4+years of Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in leading people and teams in a manufacturing setting required.
• Ability to be hands-on with machinery throughout shifts.
• Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Word, AX, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to standing/walk 10-12 hours daily
• Ability to bend, twist, lift 10-12 hours throughout daily shif

• Supervision of all departments on night shift.
• Monitor and maintain shift production staffing levels
• Consistent movement on the production floor to ensure personnel are monitoring production and Quality.
• Enforce all safety procedures and policies on the shift
• Analyze downtime and determine corrective action
• Able to identify root cause of equipment or process failure using deductive reasoning and experience
• Provide direction to shift training needs and schedule training sessions to fill those needs
• Monitor the quality of the product being produced and shipped
• Ensure all production reporting is complete and accurate
• Monitor production schedule and use available employee equipment resources in the best way to meet that schedule
• Participate in plant projects, teams and committees.
• Exceptional problem solver with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Metrics/performance-oriented leader with strong communication skills.
• Key attributes of the successful candidate include self-starter, organized, technical aptitude, great leadership skills, ability to learn quickly, team-player, and the desire to progress within manufacturing leadership positions.

What We Need From You

• Associate’s degree preferred (bachelor’s degree a plus).
• Lean Manufacturing background preferred
• 4+years of Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in leading people and teams in a manufacturing setting required.
• Ability to be hands-on with machinery throughout shifts.
• Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Word, AX, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to standing/walk 10-12 hours daily
• Ability to bend, twist, lift 10-12 hours throughout daily shift

What You’ll Get From Us