Sr. Manufacturing Manager

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.

• $180,000 - $200,000* base salary + annual bonus
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

This position is responsible for the various operational and leadership projects supporting the management of multiple manufacturing plants in a division. This position reports to the VP, Operations and regularly reports on division operations performance to executive leadership. This is a home-based position.

• Practice Employee Safety and Safety Compliance
• Maintain commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment (on time and in full OTIF)
• Support the achievement of the monthly and annual operating plan for the division
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficiencies
• Capital Projects planning and implementation (equipment and facilities)
• Inventory and materials management
• Support the Vice President of Operations in the management of overall budget, spending, and headcount to annual operating plan(s) for the division

• Must have demonstrated experience at the plant management level and have a strong track record of successful execution; multi-plant leadership experience in manufacturing/operations is 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
• Strong financial acumen required to properly analyze and communicate actual performance to plan variances and prescribe effective corrective actions that produce the desired results
• 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 leaders
• Results driven, analytical, self-motivated and detail oriented with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems
• Demonstrated success as an innovative manufacturing leader
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage operations with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Up to 75% travel

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.

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