Waste Water Team Lead

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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 Description

Waste Water Team Lead|Connersville, IN| Now Hiring

 

Compensation:

• $27.00-$32.00

Available Shift: 

• 7am-4pm
• (Monday-Friday)

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Position Summary:

The Waste Water Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the water treatment plant while serving as a working leader for water treatment personnel. This position ensures treatment processes operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory, environmental, and company requirements. The Team Lead provides guidance, training, and support to team members while promoting safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Water Treatment Operations
•   Lead daily operation of the water treatment plant and coordinate workflow activities. Manage and track all chemical usage to ensure proper treatment processes and inventory control.
• Monitor and adjust treatment processes to ensure adherence to SOC guidelines and maximize operating efficiency.
• Manage, track, and report disposal of generated waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
• Monitor plant performance and identify process improvements to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment, process issues, and operational concerns to minimize downtime.

Employee Leadership & Training

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to water treatment personnel.
• Train employees on operating procedures, safety practices, environmental compliance requirements, and department expectations.
• Serve as the primary resource for operational questions and support.
• Assist with employee coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and positive employee engagement within the department.

 

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in and promote a safe work environment by enforcing all facility safety and compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees and visitors adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and address unsafe conditions or environmental concerns.
• Support housekeeping and workplace organization initiatives throughout the treatment area.
• Champion Human Performance (HP) principles and continuous safety improvement efforts.

 

Communication & Coordination

• Work closely with the EHS Manager in ordering chemicals, supplies, and operational materials.
• Coordinate activities with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Environmental personnel to support plant operations.
• Communicate operational priorities, process changes, and treatment performance to management and team members.
• Maintain accurate operational records, chemical inventories, waste disposal documentation, and compliance reports.

 

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve treatment processes, chemical usage, efficiency, and compliance performance.
• Assist with implementation of standard work practices and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Water Treatment Process Certification by the State of Indiana required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of water treatment, wastewater treatment, utilities, or related manufacturing experience preferred. (Expanded for lead-level role.)
• Prior leadership, lead operator, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes, chemical management, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Critical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting and carrying up to 49 pounds.
• Pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, stooping, and kneeling.
• Reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.

 

 

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

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 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.

 

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 [email protected].

 

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