Lead Operator - Blown Film Production (Night Shift)

Novolex; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee blown film machinery and ensure high-quality plastic film production. The role emphasizes technical proficiency, leadership, and safety compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The position reports on nights (7:50pm–8:00am) on a 2-2-3 schedule (rotate every other weekend). The successful candidate will drive productivity while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of plastics manufacturing experience with blown film processes.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting abilities.
• Leadership skills to train and supervise machine operators.
• Excellent organization and time management to meet production schedules.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Technical certifications or training in manufacturing

Tools

Extruders

Dies

Air rings

Cooling systems

Winders

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee blown film machinery and ensure high-quality plastic film production. The role emphasizes technical proficiency, leadership, and safety compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The position reports on nights (7:50pm–8:00am) on a 2-2-3 schedule (rotate every other weekend). The successful candidate will drive productivity while maintaining quality standards.