Lead Operator

Job Summary

The Lead assists the Production Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor in all manufacturing processes and procedures. Works in collaboration with employees, and management team to enforce safety and quality policies and procedures as dictated by company’s handbook. Responsible for assisting with training new employees. The Lead will perform same labor functions as the workers being supervised to allow employees to take breaks and when business conditions warrant it.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Wraps and weight all production skids.
• Assists with breaks, changeovers and screen changes.
• Works with production staff to ensure lines run without any issues.
• Works with production staff to ensure the quality of the product.
• Communicates with Maintenance Supervisor about equipment problems.
• Performs other labor functions as needed.
• Operate forklift safely.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Ability to keep up in a fast pace environment.

Company Benefits

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.