Supervisor II, Production
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026.
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
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. This role supervises production employees, manages staffing and performance, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with company policies, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, performance, and employee relations matters.
- Partner with Human Resources on hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, food safety, GMP, and company standards.
- Monitor production performance, equipment efficiency, and labor utilization.
- Maintain accurate production, attendance, and operational records.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics to support efficient operations.
- Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Investigate and resolve production, quality, and employee issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced production setting preferred.
Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, GMPs, and quality systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP or other manufacturing systems experience preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support varying production schedules as needed.
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Accountability
- Safety & Quality Focus
- Employee Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Communication & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Shift/Schedule: COP Day: 7am to 7pm
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 [email protected].
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen