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.

This is a home-based position. (Midwest / West Coast is preferred).

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 overall day-to-day operation, leadership, and management of multiple manufacturing plants in a business unit. This position reports to the President of the Performance Solutions segment and regularly reports on business unit operations performance to executive leadership. Direct reports to this position include Plant Managers in the assigned business unit.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Safety and Safety Compliance
• Product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillment (on time and in full OTIF)
• Achievement of the monthly and annual operating plan for the business unit.
• 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.
• Manage overall budget, spending, and headcount to annual operating plan(s) for the business unit.
• Budgeting for multiple projects, including monitoring and controlling costs.
• Manage the salaried and hourly staffs within their business unit, partnering with corporate Human Resources in the implementation of HR policies and management practices to drive a culture of communication and healthy accountability that makes each plant a desirable place to work.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and refine company policies and procedures.

• A minimum of 7-10+ years of multi-plant leadership experience in manufacturing/operations (preferably in a high-speed, high-volume converting environment).
• Must have demonstrated experience at the plant management level and have a strong track record of successful execution.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking (presentation) skills.
• Strong financial acumen required to properly analyze and communicate actual performance to plan variances and prescribe effective corrective actions that produce the desired results.
• Proven strategic planning and budgeting experience.
• 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 experience setting, monitoring, and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Demonstrated success as an innovative manufacturing leader.
• Experience building and scaling teams and systems.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to assigned manufacturing plants, meetings, customers, etc.

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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