Operations 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.

• Salary range $110,000-150,000 * (plus annual bonus)
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education support [this is tuition reimbursement, Chairman's scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan]
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role is eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

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.

The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the plant's production activities. This position reports to the Plant Manager and will perpetuate the following responsibilities, either personally or through subordinate supervisors and subordinate connections:

• Accountable for inspiring and executing strategies that achieve optimum safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop and Advance initiatives that promote and improve all employees' safety, health, security, and welfare.
• Maintain and drive safe, clean, orderly (5s), and environmentally compliant production operations.
• Follow and enforce GMPs in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Inclusive oversight of all facility production and production support activities, ensuring all are conducted per Company policies, principles, procedures, values, and standards.
• Assess, mentor, and coach direct reports to ensure optimum performance.
• Provide technical recommendations and implementation for continuous improvement in the plant production process.
• Proactively conference and collaborate with customers, sales, and internal/external support resources to evaluate, develop, and promote strategies to improve service, flow, quality, and product value.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities following all policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible and accountable for Operations Metrics, including Turnover, Service, Quality, Cost, OEE, and Waste.
• Willingly undertake and perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

• A minimum of 5 years of production/operations management experience in manufacturing and operations.
• Well-rounded operations management experience, including a deep understanding and experience with operations tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, strategies, 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 identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex problems logically.
• 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.

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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