Production Supervisor

Novolex Corporate•Meriden, CT

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor serves as a key member of the plant leadership team and is responsible for creating a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, operational excellence, and compliance. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations on an assigned shift to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of quality products. This position is accountable for employee supervision, production performance, safety, quality, food safety, staffing, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting overall plant objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing experience
Minimum three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Continuous Improvement
Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Production Planning & Scheduling
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
Lean Manufacturing training or certification
Six Sigma certification
Experience in food packaging or regulated manufacturing environments
Experience working in SQF-certified facilities

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop hourly production employees
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, inclusion, and respect
Conduct employee coaching, performance discussions, and corrective action as necessary
Participate in employee onboarding, training, and development activities
Assist with staffing needs, scheduling, and workforce planning
Direct and coordinate shift operations to meet production, efficiency, and waste reduction goals
Manage labor resources to support production schedules and customer requirements
Review production schedules and deploy labor accordingly
Monitor production output and make adjustments to maximize productivity
Analyze downtime, scrap, and production losses and implement corrective actions
Troubleshoot process, equipment, and material issues
Ensure completion and accuracy of production documentation
Monitor staffing levels and adjust resources as operational needs change
Lead shift change communication and ensure continuity between shifts
Promote and maintain a safe work environment
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
Conduct safety observations, safety discussions, and safety audits
Lead incident investigations and corrective action activities
Ensure employees utilize required PPE and follow safe work practices
Promote proactive hazard identification and risk reduction
Support continuous improvement of plant safety performance
Promote and support SQF certification requirements
Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and food safety standards
Conduct and support internal GMP and SQF audits
Coach employees on proper food safety and GMP practices
Immediately address food safety, product quality, or regulatory concerns
Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
Support operational excellence initiatives and cost reduction efforts