What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor II, Production position at Pactiv Evergreen Inc.?
Company Overview
Why Choose Us?
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.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
Job Description
Production Supervisor
Norcross, GA
Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development, and support of our production and material handling employees. They are also responsible for providing oversight, guidance, support, and indirect supervision for shift maintenance support staff. The production supervision duties are mostly hands-on and direct and require that substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all shift employees. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety of employees and visitors, the quality of products, efficient utilization of labor, operation of equipment, technical problem solving, elimination of waste, and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,000 - $80,000 bonus benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us 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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
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.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Why Choose Us?
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.
Our Sustainability Commitment
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.
Job Description
Production Supervisor
Norcross, GA
Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development, and support of our production and material handling employees. They are also responsible for providing oversight, guidance, support, and indirect supervision for shift maintenance support staff. The production supervision duties are mostly hands-on and direct and require that substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all shift employees. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety of employees and visitors, the quality of products, efficient utilization of labor, operation of equipment, technical problem solving, elimination of waste, and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Ensures shift employees are following safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely. Audits for compliance and addressing safety issues promptly
- Works safely and is proactively involved in plant safety improvement efforts
- Conducts safety and job function training for shift personnel
- Trains employees in proper procedures, coaches them to improve results, and evaluates performance
- Troubleshoots and resolves process, equipment and material issues in conjunction with machine operators and support personnel
- lnterprets work orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary
- Leads and/or assists shift employees in problem resolution. Leads or supports efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions
- Studies and understands production schedule and deploys available labor and other resources, as required
- Spot checks product quality and ensures specifications are being met and quality procedures are being followed
- Recommends measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and reduction of waste
- Suggests changes in procedures, labor utilization, use of equipment, and materials to increase the efficiency of the plant, shift, department, or work cell
- lnitiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals
- Double-checks, ensures accuracy, and finalizes production paperwork, including production reports, work order documentation, safety and sanitation documents, quality records, finished goods tickets, etc.
- Maintains employee time clock information and submits it to the plant Human Resources for payroll processing
- Coordinates labor needs with plant Human Resources
- Interprets company policies, rules, and regulations to employees
- Communicates regularly and effectively with incoming and outgoing shift leaders about issues occurring on previous, current, or following shifts
- Communicates effectively and appropriately at the necessary frequency with subordinates, peers, and superiors
- Performs activities of employees supervised, as needed
- All other projects and duties, as assigned
- Have a working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5's
- Comply with established plant rules and procedures that promote compliance with customer service-related activities, including, but not limited to:
- Following run-order specifications for each product
- Following all Good Manufacturing Practices and compliance with all food safety requirements
- Actively engage in value- added activities that enhance our products and processes
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S. in Industrial Management) not required but preferred.
- Minimum of five years of successful production supervision experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- 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 the ability to build lasting, productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
- Ability to effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, customers, or suppliers
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $66,000 - $80,000 bonus benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
#INDQSR
Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us 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.
Community Engagement
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.
Training and Development
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.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen