Production Supervisor - Night Shift 7pm-7am

Novolex•Carrollton, TX

5d•$70,000 - $80,000•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. This role is responsible for effectively coordinating and supervising production activities on the assigned shift, utilizing equipment, materials, people and support services, so that the plant meets budgeted objectives in a safe and efficient manner, while achieving customer’s quality expectations.

Requirements

Position requires individual who can make accurate and timely decisions regarding safety, product quality, production, and waste.
Keen eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot errors.
Responsible for identifying waste as it occurs and implementing corrective action.
Mechanical aptitude essential to understanding process and doing routine troubleshooting and problem solving.
Solid communication and supervisory skills because position interacts with all shift employees and is responsible for their progress.
Must implement corrective actions and keep Production Manager informed as necessary.
General math, organizational management, and record keeping skills in order to maintain production records.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software.
High school degree is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment a plus.
Experience in a supervisory roll is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage Adjustor Supervisors, their subordinates and warehouse personnel to make sure their work runs on schedule and meets Company standards.
Demonstrate leadership, work with own team members to provide them with expectations, tools, training and timely feedback/accountability needed in order to be effective.
Responsible for training and development of new employees, providing timely feedback of their progress to trainee and management.
Promote a good employee/management relationship and a safe work environment to meet the plant’s overall objectives.
Ensure all company and safety policies are adhered to by all team members.
Responsible for daily manning and assignment of machines to achieve optimum objectives and schedule requirements.
Monitor equipment performance by making sure machines are maintained properly, running at proper speeds and producing quality products.
Track and keep production records for shift. Develop corrective action or improvement plan to address any variance from budget.
Demonstrate effective communication with other shift supervision and plant management in meeting plant objectives.
Monitor product produced to ensure quality standards are met at all times.
Monitor performance, minimize waste, and suggest improvements to plant management.
Work efficiently and effectively in addressing any issues.
Support other department and plant programs to achieve overall plant objectives.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety.
Make general shift decisions regarding safety, quality, production, machinery, and employees.
Prioritize work load, solve problems, and strive to improve the process.
Keep Production Manager and Plant Manager informed regarding shift problems and progress.