Warehouse Supervisor

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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  Medical, dental and vision options

  
  
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation requirements. He/she will manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of finished goods through the warehouse, rotating the finished goods inventory, and picking/packing/shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouse, docks and all related equipment. He will direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service.

• Champions safety in the warehouse department
• Supervise lift truck drivers and follow up on safety and productivity.
• Schedule warehouse employees to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Assign placement of incoming trucks.
• Oversee shipment of orders to customers and other plants, making sure that orders are sent out on schedule.
• Assign shipments to be loaded.
• Maintain inventory control of finished goods for each building.
• Maintain warehouse area for finished goods.
• Keep shipping and warehouse area cleaned and organized.
• Write up all inbound stock and transfers to other locations.
• Maintain shipping/warehouse records on computer.
• Follow-up to ensure forklifts and clamps are repaired when needed.
• Motivate, counsel, innovate and give directions.
• Have regular department meetings to update department information, advise of changes in department, and review safety and the outlooks to advance the department for the better.
• Oversee training and evaluate new employees coming into the department.
• Cover Split Shifts when other Warehouse Supervisor is on vacation or out.

• High school, some college or 5 years' experience.
• Good verbal communication and follow up skills.
• Must be able to make decisions when deemed necessary.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is needed, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
• Must have basic Excel and Word skills to use computer.
• 2+ years Supervisor experience

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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