Production Supervisor

Novolex Operations Manager

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.

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees. 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, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s) or profit center(s) and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications. Typically supervises 50+ hourly employees. Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards. Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions. Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies. Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc. Provide feedback up and down the organization. Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues. Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications

May work 5 days Monday through Friday, or 12-hour shift. 2-2-3 rotation (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on) Work every other weekend. 14-16 days to work a month. Interest in the Continuous Operating Production (COP) rotating model; employees are scheduled to work 7 out of every 14 days BA / BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business. 5 years of manufacturing experience including 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

Job Locations US-GA-Covington ID 2025-28812 Category Operations Position Type Full Time Pay Type Salaried