Lead Operator

About the role

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging. This position oversees day-to-day operations to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials to produce quality HDPE film.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all JSA’s and safety procedures/policies
• Safely and efficiently set-up and operate extrusion lines to produce high quality HDPE film
• Operate extrusion lines as needed in accordance with job safety analysis, standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and operator training to meet or exceed productivity requirements and minimize downtime and waste
• Maintain proper materials usage in accordance with procedures
• Monitor roll weights to ensure the correct gauge is maintained throughout the shift
• Accurately navigate and input information in production management system
• Complete daily production reporting
• Oversee the safety performance and awareness of the department
• Maintain housekeeping to expected levels
• Ensure consistent product quality for the department including, testing methods and use of process improvement tools
• Maintain accurate materials records and adequate inventory of raw materials
• Assist and train department employees in the areas of safety, quality, production, technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, etc.
• Lead by example by modeling fairness, consistency, and a high level of performance coupled with an exemplary work ethic
• Operate forklift as needed
• Diagnose and complete intermediate level repairs
• Pump materials from Railcars to the Silo(s)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Strong computer and math skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical/analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and effectively overseeing the work of others
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays as required

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of training courses as determined by management

Skills

• Ability to work 12 hour day and night rotating shift
• Strong computer and math skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical/analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and effectively overseeing the work of others

Benefits

Novolex offers 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.