Technical 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.

The Technical Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the maintenance team to optimize plant operations, maximize production capacity, and meet cost efficiency targets. This role will manage the capital and operating budgets, drive technical talent development, ensure the effective maintenance of facilities and equipment, and implement strategic initiatives that support plant operations.

• Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.
• Manage and optimize the plant’s capital and operating budgets, ensuring proper allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals. Develop and mentor technical talent within the maintenance department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ensure plant facilities and production equipment are maintained to the highest standards for safety, efficiency, and reliability. Manages the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.
• Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.
• Responsible for CAR submission and coordination of capital activities.
• Direct the performance management, and professional development of maintenance team members, including addressing any disciplinary actions as needed.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to maintain plant production and resolve operational challenges.
• Coordinate and communicate the implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budget, encompassing salaries, facility maintenance, utilities, and materials required for operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and provide support to plant safety programs.
• Oversee maintenance audit programs, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring operational excellence.
• Manage facility grounds and work with contractors to maintain plant aesthetics and functionality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the maintenance department and plant.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the engineering field, with proven expertise in project and process management. At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.

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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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

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