OCB Lead Machine Operator

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC is seeking an OCB Lead Machine Operator at our Richmond, VA plant. The role drives production leadership, ensures safety and quality, and coordinates with cross-functional teams to maintain flow and prevent downtime.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years in manufacturing, with preference for experience in extrusion or packaging environments and prior changeover leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience in blown film extrusion, packaging, converting, or similar environments preferred.
• Experience leading production changeovers and troubleshooting equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production leadership to support safe, efficient operations and quality.
• Lead equipment changeovers and production setups to meet schedules and transitions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes, make adjustments, and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain production processes, areas, and visual management to support performance.
• Coach and train operators on standardized work and quality expectations.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Troubleshooting

Quality standards

Safety focus

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!We currently have an opportunity for an OCB Lead Machine Operator at our Manufacturing Plant in Richmond, VA.

Pay: $31.70 / hour

Shift/Hours: 12hr 2-2-3 Schedule

*12hr Shift Differential Range: $1.30-$2.05*

Responsibilities

The Team Leader OCB provides day-to-day production leadership for a manufacturing team by restoring process flow, supporting safe and efficient operations, and enabling consistent product quality. Partners with production leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues, drive continuous improvement, and maintain standardized work. Influences team performance through technical guidance, training, and problem solving while operating with a high degree of independence to minimize downtime and achieve production objectives.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Leadership

• Provides day-to-day technical leadership and guidance to production team members to support safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Trains and coaches new operators on standardized work practices, equipment operation, and quality expectations to build workforce capability.
• Serves as the primary resource for production support by responding to operator requests and resolving workflow issues.
• Performs production duties alongside team members to maintain operational continuity and staffing flexibility.

Operations

• Leads equipment changeovers and production setups to support schedule attainment and efficient product transitions.
• Restores production flow by troubleshooting equipment and process issues, making operational adjustments, and performing minor mechanical repairs.
• Rebalances work assignments and provides production coverage during absences, process interruptions, or changing operational demands.
• Maintains production processes, work areas, and visual management tools to support operational performance.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Partners with Quality personnel to ensure products consistently meet established quality standards.
• Analyzes production and process performance with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifies operational issues and implements timely corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Promotes adherence to standardized work, safety expectations, and operational best practices throughout the production process.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience.

Preferred

• Experience in blown film extrusion, packaging, converting, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading production changeovers and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production flow, and quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues with sound judgment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to observe equipment performance, identify abnormalities, and implement corrective actions.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting team success.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Takes prompt, decisive action to resolve production issues and maintain operational performance.
• Collaborates – Builds effective partnerships across production, quality, and leadership to achieve shared objectives.
• Ensures Accountability – Promotes adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work expectations.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, well-informed decisions to restore production flow and minimize downtime.
• Drives Results – Maintains focus on achieving production, quality, and operational goals despite changing priorities.
• Develops Talent – Shares knowledge and coaches team members to improve capability and performance.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Pay Range

USD $31.70 - USD $31.70 /H