Lead Packer

Novolex•Woodridge, IL

4d•$23 - $24

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. 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. Lead Packer - Essential Duties and Responsibilities Print Labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders and specification sheets for shift Staffing for packers and line assignments based on standards Manage training for new packers & trainers Coordination of meal and breaks for packers Communicate with set-up and warehouse team Backup for production team leads Review weekly records for production master cleaning Maintain inventory for production labels, port tickets, WIP labels Ensure line is ready for set up process, by clearing line Manages packers when line goes down and reviews work assignments Ability to multitask and prioritize workload Must work overtime as required

Requirements

Candidate should have 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing organization in a team lead role.
Prior packing experience.
Basic PC Knowledge including MS Office application and Lotus Notes.
Must be able to work any specified shift, including weekends and holidays.
Must gave good communication skills both oral and written and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.
Must be able to read, print and interpret SAP reports and packaging specification.

Responsibilities

Print Labels, port tickets, WIP tickets, production orders and specification sheets for shift
Staffing for packers and line assignments based on standards
Manage training for new packers & trainers
Coordination of meal and breaks for packers
Communicate with set-up and warehouse team
Backup for production team leads
Review weekly records for production master cleaning
Maintain inventory for production labels, port tickets, WIP labels
Ensure line is ready for set up process, by clearing line
Manages packers when line goes down and reviews work assignments
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Must work overtime as required

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.
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.

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