Lead Machine Adjuster

Lead Machine Adjuster Florence, KY Compensation Includes Starting pay rate $25-28/hour Available Shifts 7am - 7pm 7pm - 7am Rotating Days Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Overview Assist 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 elevate 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 ensure all machines are running on schedule and at production speed Monitor bags being run, ensuring hourly samples are taken to inspect quality and catch 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 Ensure work area is safe and employees follow all safety procedures (PPE, guards, ZES, shirt tails, etc.) Submit accurate production reports daily and on time Ensure employees take breaks and schedule relief as needed Evaluate employee performance and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action, improvement plans, and bring recurring problems to Shift Supervisor or Department Manager Train new employees or assign them to others to train Keep workers supplied with necessary materials Ensure employees keep their work areas clean Refer employees to Human Resources for complaints or grievances as they arise Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices Perform other duties as assigned by management, including food safety Qualifications 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment 2-5 years of Adjuster experience Effective listening, speaking, and 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 perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Ability to write clearly and concisely with good grammar and professional style Self‑management with organization and time‑management skills Must have good eyesight (no colorblindness) to spot flaws in color comparison, print set‑up, etc. as bags or film come off the production line Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, 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 location. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen #J-18808-Ljbffr Novolex