Lead Machine Adjuster

Lead Machine Adjuster Florence, KY Compensation Includes Starting pay rate $25-28/hour Available Shifts 7am - 7pm 7pm - 7am Overview Assist the Shift Supervisor with managing assigned shift, focusing on key areas of safety, quality, production, and communication. Provide real-time floor oversight, ensure compliance with standards, gather data on performance and issues, and escalate to supervisors for strategic decisions in a high-volume paper bag manufacturing environment. Split floor coverage with the other Lead to monitor machines, drive team development, and minimize losses due to articulable constraints. Responsibilities Serve as first line technical support for Machine Operators, and Utility persons Assign employees to production lines and make sure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed Monitor bags being run, making sure hourly samples are taken in order to inspect quality and catch any defects and unnecessary waste Assist in machine changeovers/order changes and ensure they are completed in a timely manner Clean and repair machines as needed Make sure work in area is done in a safe manner and employees are following all safety procedures, i.e. PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc. Submit accurate production reports daily and timely Make sure employees take breaks, and schedule relief as needed Evaluate employees' performances, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans and making sure that recurring problems are brought to the attention of Shift Supervisor or Department Manager Train new employees or assign them to others to train Keep workers supplied with necessary materials Make sure employees keep their work areas clean Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints and/or first step grievances or other issues as they arise Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management, including food safety Qualifications 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment 2-5 years Adjuster experience Effective listening, speaking & writing ability in person and on the phone Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedural manuals Ability to complete routine reports and records Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Ability to write clearly and concisely, using good grammar and professional style Self managing with organization and time management skills Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) in order to spot flaws in color comparison, print set-up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line #INDQSR