Lead Machine Adjuster - Night Shift (Paper Packaging)

Novolex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Lead Machine Adjuster in Walton, KY to oversee a high-volume paper bag production shift from 7:00pm to 7:00am. You will supervise Machine Operators, drive on-time changes, monitor quality, and ensure GMP and food safety compliance while coordinating with the Shift Supervisor.

The role requires 5 years in manufacturing and 2–5 years in machine adjustment, strong communication, and exacting attention to detail for defect reduction and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-5 years experience adjusting machines.
• Effective listening, speaking & 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style.
• Self managing with organization and time management skills.
• Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line lead for Machine Operators, and Utility persons
• Assign employees to production lines and make sure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed
• Monitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any 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
• Make sure work in area is done in a safe manner and employees are following all safety procedures, i.e. PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.
• Submit accurate production reports daily and timely
• Make sure employees take breaks, and schedule relief as needed
• Evaluate employees’ performances, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans and making sure that recurring problems are brought to the attention of Shift Supervisor or Department Manager
• Train new employees or assign them to others to train
• Keep workers supplied with necessary materials
• Make sure employees keep their work areas clean
• Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints and/or first step grievances or other issues as they arise
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety

Skills

Machine adjustment

Communication

Reading comprehension

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Lead Machine Adjuster in Walton, KY to oversee a high-volume paper bag production shift from 7:00pm to 7:00am. You will supervise Machine Operators, drive on-time changes, monitor quality, and ensure GMP and food safety compliance while coordinating with the Shift Supervisor.

The role requires 5 years in manufacturing and 2–5 years in machine adjustment, strong communication, and exacting attention to detail for defect reduction and efficiency improvements.