Assistant Supervisor

Novolex • Lebanon, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.
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 improvement.

Requirements

• 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.

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED