Shift Supervisor

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

Shift Supervisor

Jackson, TN

Overview

To effectively coordinate and supervise production activities on the assigned shift, utilizing equipment, materials, people and support services, so that the plant meets budgeted objectives in a safe and efficient manner, while achieving customer’s quality expectations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Adjustor Supervisors, their subordinates and warehouse personnel to make sure their work runs on schedule and meets Company standards

• Demonstrate leadership, work with own team members to provide them with expectations, tools, training and timely feedback/accountability needed in order to be effective

• Responsible for training and development of new employees, providing timely feedback of their progress to trainee and management

• Promote a good employee/management relationship and a safe work environment to meet the plant’s overall objectives

• Ensure all company and safety policies are adhered to by all team members

• Responsible for daily manning and assignment of machines to achieve optimum objectives and schedule requirements

• Monitor equipment performance by making sure machines are maintained properly, running at proper speeds and producing quality products

• Track and keep production records for shift. Develop corrective action or improvement plan to address any variance from budget

• Demonstrate effective communication with other shift supervision and plant management in meeting plant objectives

• Monitor product produced to ensure quality standards are met at all times

• Monitor performance, minimize waste, and suggest improvements to plant management

• Work efficiently and effectively in addressing any issues

• Support other department and plant programs to achieve overall plant objectives

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices

• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Requirements

• High school diploma required

• 5 years experience as an Adjuster Supervisor or 3-5 years successful experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment a plus

• Position requires individual who can make accurate and timely decisions regarding safety, product quality, production, and waste. Needs keen eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot errors. Will be responsible for identifying waste as it occurs and implementing corrective action

• Mechanical aptitude essential to understanding process and doing routine troubleshooting and problem solving

• Should have solid communication and supervisory skills because position interacts with all shift employees and is responsible for their progress

• Must implement corrective actions and keep Production Manager informed as necessary

• Should have general math, organizational management, and record keeping skills in order to maintain production records

• Should be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software

• Should take approximately one year to learn basic components of position

Supervision

This position is responsible for:

• 11 Direct Supervisor Reports

• 50 Indirect Hourly Employees

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 - $85,000 + 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.

The benefits for this role include a 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and a wellness program.

#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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Software Powered by ICIMS (

Job Locations US-TN-Jackson

ID 2026-35294

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Salaried