Lead Machine Adjuster

Novolex; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex in Florence, KY is seeking a Lead Machine Adjuster to manage production operations. This role involves technical support for Machine Operators, ensuring production runs smoothly, inspecting quality, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in manufacturing and effective communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and well-being resources. Join us to enhance our team!

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-5 years of Adjuster experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line technical support for Machine Operators.
• Assign employees to production lines to ensure machines run on schedule.
• Monitor quality and catch defects in production.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Basic arithmetic

Job description

Lead Machine Adjuster

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting pay rate $25-28/hour

Available Shifts

• 7am - 7pm
• 7pm - 7am

Rotating Days

• Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Overview

Assist Shift Supervisor with managing assigned shift, focusing on key areas of safety, quality, production, and communication. Provide real‑time floor oversight, ensure compliance with standards, gather data on performance and issues, and elevate to supervisors for strategic decisions in a high‑volume paper bag manufacturing environment. Split floor coverage with the other Lead to monitor machines, drive team development, and minimize losses due to articulable constraints.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line technical support for Machine Operators and Utility persons
• Assign employees to production lines and ensure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed
• Monitor bags being run, ensuring hourly samples are taken to inspect quality and catch defects and unnecessary waste
• Assist in machine changeovers/order changes and ensure they are completed in a timely manner
• Clean and repair machines as needed
• Ensure work area is safe and employees follow all safety procedures (PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.)
• Submit accurate production reports daily and on time
• Ensure employees take breaks and schedule relief as needed
• Evaluate employee performance and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans, and bring recurring problems to Shift Supervisor or Department Manager
• Train new employees or assign them to others to train
• Keep workers supplied with necessary materials
• Ensure employees keep their work areas clean
• Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints or grievances as they arise
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years of Adjuster experience
• Effective listening, speaking, and writing ability in person and on the phone
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to complete routine reports and records
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to write clearly and concisely with good grammar and professional style
• Self‑management with organization and time‑management skills
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot flaws in color comparison, print set‑up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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 location.

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen