Why Choose Us?
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.
- 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance
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.
How You'll Perform the Role
Ensure products being produced and shipped are meeting customer specifications, and that all safety standards are met, per established corporate and plant guidelines and procedures.
- Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
- Keep work area clean and organized, per 5S standards.
- Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures.
- Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required.
- Supervise Compliance Technicians, providing daily leadership in accordance with their responsibilities.
- Assist/Perform accident investigations, in coordination with the Compliance Manager.
- Perform internal audits and inspections and enter into appropriate safety systems as required.
- Prepare and lead weekly safety meetings as per OSHA standards, and steer the plant safety committee, ensuring goals and objectives are clarified and meet.
- Administer safety training updates for shipping/receiving employees, ensuring all lift and clamp truck safety rules are communicated and understood.
- Oversee GEMBA program, ensuring audits are completed as required and that any reoccurring or severe problems are addressed immediately. Ensure all updates are made in the appropriate system.
- Maintain regular communication with all levels of employees, from floor level, up to Corporate Safety and Quality, through email, calls, and meetings.
- Oversee CLOSE CALL program, ensuring proper reporting and documentation procedures are followed.
- Lead union and nonunion safety committee meetings
- Organize and lead food safety certification efforts. (SQF/YUM/Burger King/Havi/Wendy’s/Etc.)
- Work with plant Compliance Manager on plant safety and environmental issues.
- Manage Pest Control Program within the facility to meet customer requirements concerning food safety.
- Perform and document required Mobile Inspections.
- Using Microsoft Excel, prepare reports and document test and audit results.
What We Need From You
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred.
- Two years of quality or safety experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, or four years in a warehouse of manufacturing setting.
- Reading, writing and basic math skills and knowledge of Duro quality standards are needed.
- Must be computer literate. Must have intimate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must be able to speak in public, with good communication and leadership skills
- Must be able to effectively lead meetings with employees and management.
- Self-managing with organization, time management, and analytical skills.
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 (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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Job Reference: US01652