Paper Converting Operations Supervisor

Novolex Corporate•Reno, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Burrows Paper Corporation is hiring a Paper Converting Operations Supervisor to lead a production team manufacturing and packaging paper bags and bales for food-grade applications. The supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, waste, housekeeping, and cost control across the shift, while ensuring employees are trained, equipped, and supported to meet plant goals. The role is based in Reno, Nevada, on the night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and requires flexibility to work more or fewer hours based on production demand.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as basic computer and math skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and train new hires and provide constructive feedback to trainees and management.
Problem-solving and basic troubleshooting abilities, with the ability to multitask in a high-throughput setting.
Excellent communication skills and ability to read and comprehend English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in hot and cold conditions.
Schedule flexibility to work more or fewer hours based on production demand.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

Enforce plant and corporate safety policies, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and consistent use of required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean, orderly workplace aligned with 6S standards and promptly address hazards.
Coordinate completion of safety training with the Compliance Manager and uphold food safety and GMP requirements.
Monitor bag and bale output against corporate and plant procedures, take action to improve quality, and meet waste targets.
Organize employees and machines to achieve production goals and follow the published priority schedule.
Verify equipment lubrication, adjustments, operating speeds, and staffing; reassign employees during breakdowns and support repairs and adjustments as needed.
Supervise employee performance, coach and train staff, provide feedback, and enforce standards for safety, quality, production, and waste.
Enter daily production and downtime information and track and minimize waste.
Apply the labor agreement and company procedures and hold employees accountable within established guidelines.
Partner with HR to reduce turnover; evaluate performance with input from Adjuster Supervisors; administer coaching, counseling, and discipline; and escalate issues to the Production Manager.
Verify payroll hours, approve or correct Kronos entries, and control overtime.
Answer employee questions about vacation approvals and attendance point status, and coordinate meal and rest breaks according to requirements.
Address attendance issues and apply corrective actions under the labor agreement; attempt first-step grievance resolutions with HR involvement.
Consistently meet goals for safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost.