Lead Machine Operator

Novolex; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training & development (MyLearning)

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Machine Adjuster for our Brookshire, TX plant. You will supervise Machine Operators, manage line assignments, and ensure production efficiency while maintaining quality. The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and timely reporting of production metrics.

Starting compensation ranges from $24 to $32 per hour, with benefits including health coverage and ongoing training. Prior manufacturing supervision experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-5 years Machine Operator experience.
• Effective listening, speaking and writing ability.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating/quality instructions.
• Ability to complete routine reports and records.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Strong written communication and grammar.
• Self-management with organization and time management.
• Good eyesight for color/quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line supervisor for Machine Operators and Utilities.
• Assign employees to lines and maintain production speed on schedule.
• Monitor bags and take hourly samples for quality checks.
• Assist in machine changeovers and ensure timely completion.
• Clean and repair machines as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE compliance.
• Submit accurate production reports daily and on time.
• Schedule breaks and relief for staff.
• Evaluate employee performance and counsel when needed.
• Train new employees or assign trainers.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and supplies.
• Escalate issues to Shift Supervisor or Dept Manager.
• Follow GMP and Food Safety Practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including food safety tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine Operator experience

Communication skills

Reading safety/quality docs

Reporting skills

Mathematical aptitude

Clear writing

Time management

Attention to quality

Job description

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

Machine Adjuster

Brookshire, TX

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $24 - 32/hour

Overview

The Machine Adjuster plays a critical role in the plant production. They are responsible for adjusting Merchandise, Grocery or Sack paper bag machines and supervising Machine Operators to meet production goals and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line supervisor 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

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• 2-5 years Machine Operator experience

• 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

Company Benefits

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 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 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 [e-mail] .

Job Locations

US-TX-Brookshire

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Type

Hourly