Packing Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

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.

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.

Lead Packer|Bridgeview, IL|Now Hiring

Compensation:

• $22.17- $24.95 an hour, paid weekly!                            

 Available Shift:

• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM  (2,2,3 Schedule)

Summary: Responsible for the production and upkeep on all Injection Molding equipment. Perform all duties to set up, run, and monitor the above equipment. Train employees on lower-level tasks as needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: 

• Directs and coordinates daily tasks for approximately 35+ employees to include but not limited to packers, trainers, reliefs, etc. 
• Coordinates and assists with break relief as necessary. 
• Completes daily attendance reports. 
• Complete and direct personnel to complete set-up standard work during changeovers. 
• Assists in the training of all new packers and temps. 
• Routinely performs SWIS and QC audits. 
• Complete all paperwork pertaining to the job, completely and accurately. 
• Enter all production downtime into SAP. 
• Adheres to all safety rules and requirements of the department and ensures that all rules are followed. 
• Monitor and direct the activities of temporary employees in the course of their daily activities. 
• Perform weekly GEMBA Walks and BBS Audits 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Supervisor Responsibility: None 

Competencies:  Approachability, problem solving, time management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, written communication, teamwork, judgement, motivations, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, innovation 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Candidates should have 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing organization in a team-leading role. Production or Packaging Specialist desired. 
• Prior packing experience. 
• Must be able to work any specified shift, including weekends and holidays. 
• Must give good communication skills both oral and written and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. 
• The ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential. 
• Must be able to read, print, and interpret SAP reports and packaging specifications. 

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.

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.

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen