Assistant Supervisor

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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.

The Assistant Supervisor will report directly to the Production Supervisor.

• Aids the plant's shift Production Supervisors in all manufacturing processes and procedures
• Will fill in for the Production Supervisor in their absence
• Oversees production to identify any production or equipment issues
• Assists in maintaining production paperwork for designated shift
• Will train new personnel on existing production protocol, safety and plant equipment
• Enforces company safety policies and procedures
• Assists Production Supervisor in observing daily shift operations and reports any new developments or concerns
• Complies with Heritage Bag's policies and procedures and safety requirements
• Oversees production quality to ensure exceptional finished products
• Oversee lead personnel
• Regularly communicates with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs of plant equipment
• Coordinates plant activities with Production Supervisor to ensure total plant manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Works with Production Supervisor and HR Specialist to track and minimize labor overtime
• Encourages others to keep waste to a minimum
• The assistant supervisors may be called upon to assist in providing training and supervision assistance on other plant shifts based upon prevailing plant priorities and needs.
• Assists in maintaining AX production reporting for designated shift
• The assistant supervisors will be included in the overtime resource pool to cover opposite shift leadership coverage as needed.
• Will occasionally perform same labor functions as the workers being supervised
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a manufacturing supervisory role preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision to complete job tasks.
• Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations.
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
• Ability to effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing to various groups of personnel.
• Ability to deal well with change and handle conflict resolutions.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.