Plant Manager

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.

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.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of a manufacturing plant. This position oversees various departments responsible for the manufacture of products in the most cost-effective manner, within industry quality standards. 

This position reports to the Segment Operations Leader and regularly reports on plant performance.

Support and lead continuous improvement projects and A3 project and reporting.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Safety and Safety Compliance
• Product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiencies
• Manages plant engineering and maintenance (equipment and facilities)
• Inventory and materials management
• Capital planning and implementation
• Leading and managing Continuous Improvement projects and reporting.
• Overall budget, spending, and headcount responsibility
• Assesses, manages and directs the activities of plant supervisors and other personnel
• Coordinates with various departments and personnel across the site to ensure efficient operations within the plant

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of plant management level experience in manufacturing and operations.
• College Degree in engineering and/or business management discipline preferred.
• Well rounded operations management experience including a deep understanding and experience with operations tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, strategies and best practices and process discipline.
• Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Track record of excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment in which a wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Ability to effectively set and communicate expectations & directives to manufacturing staff.
• Results driven, analytical, self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems.
• Must have demonstrated accountability at the plant management level and have a strong track record of successful execution.
• Demonstrated success as an innovative manufacturing leader.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage operations with excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to personnel, processes and other business matters.
• Ability to develop professional working relationships with customers, peers and employees.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $160-200K + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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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.

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.

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].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen