Maintenance Manager

Novolex; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Management System access

Focused Giving Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Novolex seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager II to lead maintenance and reliability in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will ensure equipment reliability, oversee a maintenance team, and drive Lean initiatives while balancing safety and cost control.

Key responsibilities include managing CMMS, planning, budgeting, and implementing proactive strategies to reduce downtime and improve plant performance. Collaboration with Production and Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Improve OEE and equipment performance with reliability strategies.
• Own CMMS, asset data, PM programs, and work orders.
• Lead troubleshooting and communicate issues to plant leadership.
• Drive Lean initiatives (5S, Standard Work) and safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Industrial maintenance

24/7 operations

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

CMMS

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology or related

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Maintenance Connection

MP2

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

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.

Job Description

Maintenance Manager II

Build Reliability. Lead People. Drive Results.

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager II to lead maintenance and reliability operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of plant equipment and facility systems while leading a skilled maintenance team in a 24/7 operation.

This position is ideal for a maintenance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for team development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs.
• Maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and asset life while minimizing downtime.
• Drive proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve OEE and equipment performance through data-driven reliability strategies.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and communicate critical issues to plant leadership.

Develop & Lead Teams

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Ensure effective staffing and resource utilization to support a 24/7 operation.
• Provide performance feedback and support employee growth.

Manage Maintenance Planning

• Own and maintain the CMMS, including asset data, PM programs, and work orders.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production and Engineering.
• Ensure work is properly prioritized, planned, executed, and documented.
• Improve maintenance execution through effective planning and parts management.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Expand predictive maintenance technologies and reliability practices.
• Utilize root cause analysis and reliability tools to eliminate recurring failures.
• Lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and problem-solving activities.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.

Manage Budgets & Inventory

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets.
• Control costs while improving equipment reliability.
• Optimize spare parts inventory and vendor relationships.
• Monitor spending and identify savings opportunities.

Champion Safety & Compliance

• Promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct audits, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP, Maximo, Maintenance Connection, MP2, or similar).
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and planning activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• SAP experience.
• Experience with capital projects and equipment installations.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• CMRP, Lean, Six Sigma, OSHA, or similar certifications.

Technical Expertise

• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• PLCs, motor controls, and industrial automation
• Facility utilities and support systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Reliability engineering principles
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in improving plant performance, enhancing equipment reliability, reducing costs, and developing a high-performing maintenance organization. Join a collaborative environment where safety, employee development, and continuous improvement are valued every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

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Company Benefits

What You’ll Get From Us

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 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 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 [e-mail].

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