Supervisor I, Production

Novolex • Mineralwells, WV

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About The Position

Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to shift employees while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. This role oversees daily production and warehouse operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Shift/Schedule: Night Shift Only, 6 pm-6 am, 2x2x3 schedule.
Reporting Relationship:
The Production Supervisor will report to the Unit Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by supporting and enforcing all safety policies and procedures.
• Provide direction, supervision, and support to all shift employees, including production and warehouse personnel.
• Direct and coordinate all production activities during the assigned shift to maximize productivity and minimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Develop and coach employees to enhance skills, performance, and overall output.
• Maintain production and quality performance at or above established standards.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to address equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and tooling needs.
• Prepare and review daily production and personnel reports.
• Ensure all shift documentation is complete, accurate, and processed daily.
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and housekeeping standards.
• Partner with the Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved.
• Communicate anticipated labor needs to HR to ensure adequate staffing levels; participate in interviewing and selection for open positions.
• Build trust with employees and communicate grievances or workplace concerns to HR as appropriate.
• Assist in company investigations related to workplace injuries, PIT violations, and other policy matters.
• Initiate and support Lean manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support and enhance quality initiatives aligned with plant goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED