Plant Production Superintendent, Plastics Bag Making

Novolex Corporate•Milesburg, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Plant Production Superintendent to guide our plastics bag-making operation across Converting and Extrusion. You’ll orchestrate people, processes, and priorities so production runs safely, on time, on budget, and to spec—every time. Our Mission is to operate a safe, clean, environmentally compliant facility while delivering exceptional quality and service. Your leadership will translate strategy into action on the shop floor and measurable results on the scorecard.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Thorough understanding of production processes with the ability to oversee the bag-making process.
5–10+ years in a production environment.
Self-directed with demonstrated effectiveness across all organizational levels.
Clear, confident communicator.
Microsoft Office proficiency and aptitude for new systems.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Leadership/people management proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and/or leadership training preferred.

Responsibilities

Advance initiatives that protect the safety, health, security, and welfare of all employees.
Keep production areas clean, orderly, and compliant with environmental and company standards.
Provide inclusive oversight of all production and production support activities aligned with company policies, principles, procedures, values, and standards.
Perpetually assess systems, procedures, equipment, facilities, and team capabilities to optimize safety, flow, service, quality, and profitability.
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols.
Ensure activities remain on schedule and within budget; review budgets and report cost plans to corporate leadership.
Track staffing needs and recruit as needed; lead, motivate, and support the production team, including career development and problem resolution.
Conduct daily GEMBA engagements on the floor.
Perform daily audits for Standard Work, Housekeeping, and Roll Scanning.
Post shift scorecards twice monthly.
Support for attendance and performance write-ups.
Ensure completion of SABA safety training across shifts.
Manage overtime scheduling in line with demand.
Provide on-the-floor support to the shift supervisor to improve uptime.
Oversee data collection and metric updates to hit productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
Oversee materials and inventory.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.