Engineering And Maintenance Manager

Novolex; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Technical Manager to lead maintenance, engineering, printing, production and facilities at our operations in the United States. The role will oversee Maintenance staff and drive equipment uptime while achieving cost targets.

The position requires managing the plant capital budget, directing technical initiatives, and coordinating safety and environmental compliance. Strong leadership and cross-functional communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office; able to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Engineering and Maintenance to maximize production while meeting cost targets.
• Manage capital budget and develop technical talent within the group.
• Ensure plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• Oversee plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.
• Collaborate with operations to identify capital deployment opportunities.
• Coordinate CAR submissions and capital activities.
• Lead hiring, salary administration, performance management and development.
• Provide engineering support to sustain plant production and implement initiatives.
• Oversee AOP budget covering salaries, facilities, maintenance materials and utilities.
• Ensure environmental compliance and support safety programs.

Skills

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Communication skills

Leadership

Team building

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

Summary:

The Technical Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Maintenance, Engineering, Printing, Production, and Facilities. The Technical Manager will typically be responsible for Maintenance employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Engineering and Maintenance with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.
• Manages the capital budget and develops technical talent in the group.
• Assures plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• 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.
• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.
• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production. Coordinates communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.
• Manages AOP budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.
• Responsibility for meeting site environmental compliance and providing support to plant safety programs.

Preferred Skills:

• BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience including 3 years of supervisory experience preferably in a highly respected paper or consumer packaging manufacturing organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and negotiation skills required.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,000 - 145,000+ 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.