Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorProduction Supervisor Job Duties:• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality• Typically supervises 40 plus employees• Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees• Planning, assigning & directing work• Appraising performance• Rewarding & disciplining employees• Addressing complaints & resolving problems• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis• Support & improve upon Quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals• Ensures safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and revised as necessaryJob Qualifications:• BA/BS degree preferred (business, engineering)• 2+ years of manufacturing experience• Supervisory experience preferred• Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills• Ability to work well in group situations• Ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner• Good computer skills• SAP experience preferredCompany BenefitsWith 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.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 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.