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
This position will be responsible for the supervision, engagement, training, coaching and counseling of the Lift Truck Operators, Team Leads and Shift Coordinators working the same shift. The Supply Chain Shift Managers works with employees to ensure the highest levels of productivity and throughput are achieved, while being responsible for the daily execution of the operations plan to ensure that all customer orders are shipped based on priority without compromising quality or Customer Service Levels.
Responsibilities:
Supervise, engage, coach and counsel the Lift Truck Operators, Team Leads and Shift Coordinators working the same shift
Lead daily Tier 0 & Tier 1 meetings, ensuring standard work is followed, and all issues and problems are resolved or routed appropriately
Responsible for the daily execution of the operations plan created by the Supply Chain Manager
Works with the Supply Chain Coordinators to monitor order queue, and ensures balance of labor, equipment and warehouse work tasks
Quickly addresses any problems, issues or adjustments as required to complete the operations plan and ensure on time customer shipments
Ensures safety in the workspace by conducting safety audits, safety training and encouraging a safety orientated culture during their shift
Monitors operator productivity and provides constructive feedback to help operators obtain and maintain maximum productivity levels
Develops and implements supply chain plans that may affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products in order to enhance product flow
Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control
Understands the cost drivers at the site, and works to minimize and reduce costs without sacrificing quality or customer deliveries
Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory, and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates
Drives innovation and Continuous Improvement at the site, is a champion of Change Management to support operational improvements
Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports
Coordinates logistics activities with internal and external customers
Ensures Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) tasking and usage to maximize productivity
Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree Preferred in logistics or related field
5+ years business experience in Distribution/Warehouse Logistics
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus
Self-Directed & demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail orientated, with high analytical ability
Demonstrated financial acumen
Excellent problem identification & follow through to issue resolution
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
Demonstrates an…