Converting Lead Operator

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.

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.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Collect samples and accurately complete all necessary documentation for changeovers and quality checks; performs changeovers
• Clean and ensure decks are in proper working condition and shut down equipment properly, as necessary
• Accurately navigate and input information in a production management system
• Clean plates and return to pre-press area
• Clean, return and correctly store cylinders and properly labeled ink
• Coordinate and execute press cleaning per the press cleaning sign-off sheet and turn documentation into the supervisor
• Support the operator training program & trainer and participate in operator training activities, development & mentoring
• Share best practices with operators related to roll changes, rolling Teflon, press cleaning and job changes
• Advance operator safety, quality and technical knowledge, skills and abilities
• Identify, coordinate, execute & participate in productivity improvement initiatives: scrap reduction/output increases
• Assists operators with troubleshooting and performs operator duties when necessary
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling of product
• Maintains housekeeping and cleanliness to standard
• Complete daily production reporting and standard work requirements
• Diagnoses and completes repairs of intermediate difficulty; communicates status of machines to appropriate personnel
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Candidate Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated mechanical ability preferred
• Basic computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour day and night rotating shifts
• Ability to work diplomatically and civilly with all team members
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
• Must have an excellent safety and attendance record, job consistency, positive attitude, and a commitment to quality, respectful communication and team building.

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.