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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
bonus opportunity
Training and development programs
community engagement initiatives
Job Description
Novolex is a leading manufacturer specializing in food, beverage, and specialty packaging that serves a wide array of industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and various industrial sectors. With expertise that spans multiple substrate types such as resin, paper, molded fiber, and aluminum, Novolex offers customers a broad portfolio of both stock and customized packaging solutions. Their expansive product range encompasses over 120 product categories, 250 trusted brands, and more than 39,000 SKUs, making it a formidable presence in the packaging industry. The company takes pride in its sustainability commitment, which focuses on three... Show More
Job Requirements
- H.S. diploma or general education degree (GED)
- minimum 2 years manufacturing experience
- ability to lift 50 lbs
- strong leadership and coaching skills
- proficient in MS Office applications
- ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work independently and in a team
- basic troubleshooting skills
- willingness to work in varying temperature conditions
- capability to stand for long periods
- problem-solving skills
- ability to provide constructive feedback
- knowledge of safety and food compliance standards
Job Qualifications
- H.S. diploma or general education degree (GED)
- must have at least 2-year experience in manufacturing
- must be a team player with a 'can do' attitude
- computer skills: MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
- ability to multitask and manage high workflow
- able to lift 50 lbs
- must be able to motivate, coach, and train new employees
- works well independently or in a team environment
- works well with little or no supervision
- ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees and management staff
- must possess basic math and computer skills
- must possess the ability to solve problems
- must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold temperatures)
- must be capable of standing for long periods of time
- must have basic trouble shooting abilities
- must have excellent communication skills
- must be able to read and comprehend English
- due to fluctuating production levels, may be asked to work beyond normal scheduled work hours or less than normal scheduled work hours
Job Duties
- Understand, administer, and enforce all corporate and plant safety and compliance rules to employees under direct supervision
- utilize lockout/tagout as required and ensure employees are following all procedures as specified
- monitor and ensure employees have a safe work environment
- reinforce PPE policies, requiring all employees to wear steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc
- ensure entire production area is kept clean and organized during shift, in accordance with 6S standards
- ensure that all employees have received safety training, under the direction of the Compliance Manager
- monitor and ensure that all employees on assigned shift are following all applicable food safety policies and procedures
- continually monitor all aspects of quality of bags and bales, ensuring all corporate and plant management quality procedures are followed, thus improving quality and meeting waste standards
- meet or exceed production goals for shift set by management
- supervise job performance of employees on assigned shift, making sure their work runs on schedule and meets company standards for safety, quality, production, and waste
- make sure machines are properly lubricated and adjusted correctly to maintain optimal machines speeds and are manned as necessary
- assign employees to other machines if breakdowns occur, and repair and adjust as necessary
- follow priority schedule to ensure it is met to maintain customer satisfaction
- enter daily production and downtime records into the computer
- continually monitor all waste in assigned area, making sure it meets plant management waste standards and goals
- follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
- understand labor agreement and company policies and procedures and hold employees on shift accountable according to the guidelines set forth in the agreement and by management
- communicate with Human Resources to eliminate turnover issues
- verify payroll hours for shift
- ensure and manage overtime to keep costs to a minimum
- handle Kronos system approvals and corrections
- answer employee inquiries concerning issues such as vacation time approval or current attendance point status
- administer corrective actions based on employee attendance per labor agreement
- evaluate employee performances, with input from Adjuster Supervisors, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action
- make sure problems are brought to the attention of the Production Manager
- train shift employees on all standards, and discipline as necessary, working with Human Resources
- make decisions based on retraining and retention, along with Production Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Compliance Manager, with input from Adjuster Supervisors
- attempt to answer first step grievances, with involvement from Human Resources
- coordinate employee breaks and meal periods to ensure they are taken per requirements and not abused
- meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost goals set forth by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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