Production Supervisor

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com .

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com .

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of production and operating workers, as well as delegating plant activities. This is a 2nd shift supervisor 2-10:30PM - Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays).

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Leads, assists, motivates, and evaluates shift employees in daily operations and problem resolution, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promotes and trains on consistent and proactive safety, including compliance audits, incident reports, and investigations of “close calls.”
• Ensure quality specifications are met and procedures are followed.
• Trains team in executing proper company procedures, focusing on safety, quality, and meeting production goals.
• Cross-functional teamwork with HR for payroll processing, personnel or labor issues, and staffing. Collaborate with peers to inform them about essential topics during shift changeovers.
• Manage shifts to attain production and scrap goals.
• Troubleshoots and resolves processes, equipment, and material issues with support.
• Interprets work orders and specifications to shift employees, as necessary.
• 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.
• Routinely audits product quality and ensures specifications are met and quality procedures followed.
• Actively engaged with and recommended measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and waste reduction.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Ensure accuracy and finalize production paperwork, including production reports, work order documentation, safety and sanitation documents, quality records, finished goods tickets, etc.
• Monitor and maintain shift production staffing levels.
• Analyze production losses and determine corrective action.
• Drive SQF (Safe Quality Foods) culture and ensure GMPs are followed.
• Perform SQF audits and coach employees on proper GMP protocols and procedures.
• 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 pre-requisite programs in compliance with SQF Code, Manufacture of Food Packaging, and food safety requirements.
• Following all Good Manufacturing Practices in compliance with all Food Safety Requirements.
• Meets and strives to exceed safety, quality, production, waste, and housekeeping goals set forth by management.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is not required, but preferred; a Six Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 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 communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Team player who can build lasting, productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and sometimes more, and regularly stand/move about the facility.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Management and business literacy skills.
• Analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Leadership ability and negotiation skills.
• Organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and creative skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment).