Lead Operator

Novolex; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Job summary

Novolex in Ohio is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee blown film machinery, ensure quality, and drive production efficiency. The role requires technical proficiency, safety commitment, and leadership to train operators and monitor line performance.

Shift is 8:00AM-8:00PM on a 2-2-3 rotation; competitive pay and weekly pay. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality control, and materials teams to sustain output and minimize waste.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications preferred.
• 3+ years in plastics manufacturing with blown film processes.
• Experience setting up and operating extruders, dies, air rings, cooling systems, winders.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude; safety-focused.
• Ability to train and supervise machine operators.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate blown film machinery including extrusion equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to meet production and quality targets.
• Perform quality checks and address defects promptly.
• Coordinate with Inventory Resin Control for materials availability.
• Maintain production records and performance data.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance for major repairs.
• Enforce safety procedures and optimize waste reduction.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and shipping teams.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blown film machinery operation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Manufacturing equipment setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications in manufacturing

Tools

Extruders

Dies

Air rings

Cooling systems

Winders

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

Novolex, Where Packaging Innovation Meets Career Opportunity! We are looking for you!!!

Competitive pay rate: $22.00 - $25.00 an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)

Lead Operator available shift 8:00AM-8:00PM - 2-2-3 Schedule

Job Overview:

The Lead Operator will be responsible for overseeing the operation of blown film machinery, ensuring the production of high-quality plastic film products. This role requires technical proficiency, leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining production efficiency and safety standards.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up and operating blown film machinery, including extruders, dies, air rings, cooling systems, and winders.
• Monitoring and adjusting machine settings, such as temperatures, speeds, and pressures, to ensure optimal production performance and product quality.
• Conduct regular quality checks and inspections of the plastic film, identifying, and resolving any issues or defects.
• Collaborating with Inventory Resin Control to ensure the availability of raw materials and necessary supplies for continuous production.
• Maintaining production records, machine settings, production outputs, and quality control data.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, performing minor repairs, and coordinating with maintenance technicians for major repairs or servicing.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety within the team and across the manufacturing facility.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and best practices to optimize production efficiency and minimize waste.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as quality control, maintenance, and shipping, to ensure smooth operations and timely product delivery.
• Other essential duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical certifications or training in manufacturing are preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in plastics manufacturing, with a strong understanding of blown film processes, machinery, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating including extruders, dies, air rings, cooling systems, and winders.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to train and supervise machine operators effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet production schedules.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and the ability to conduct inspections and maintain product quality.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in an industrial manufacturing setting.

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].

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