Lead Machine Operator (Adjuster Trainer)

Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Paid Time Off
• Affordable health benefits
• 401k Retirement with match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Career Opportunities
• Competitive Pay

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 Summary:

The Lead Machine Trainer (Lead Adjuster) is responsible for training Adjuster Supervisors to meet the standard operating procedures. The Lead Adjusters is also responsible for identifying training gaps and implementing training plans.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and counseling to new and existing Adjuster Supervisors.
• Ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GM) are followed.
• Encourages, recognizes and rewards good performance.
• Identifies and request discipline of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Train new and existing Adjuster Supervisors to adjust production machines effectively and efficiently.
• Manage training by planning, scheduling and tracking training completion.
• Prepare training materials to provide visual aids and other training resources.
• Assure all work performed is completed in a safe manner with all production crews following Safety/ Housekeeping Procedures.
• Work with Production Shift Supervisor and HR to direct Adjuster Supervisor achieve the highest possible manufacturing performance.
• Assure Adjuster Supervisor are following all Quality/Inspection programs.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervision experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast pace environment
• The commitment to stay safe and to continue to learn and develop.
• Satisfactorily completes training courses as determined by management.

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.