Maintenance Manager

Novolex; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Technical Manager to lead Maintenance, Engineering, Printing, Production, and Facilities at STC. You will oversee a maintenance team and drive capital projects to maximize output while controlling costs.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations to sustain production efficiency. A BA/BS in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with 3 years supervisory.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with the objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.
• Manage the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.
• Ensure plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• Coordinate capital deployment opportunities with plant technical and operations resources.
• Oversee CAR submissions and coordination of capital activities.
• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management and employee development.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Communication

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Office

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

Summary:

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

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Quality 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 $102,800 - $171,300 + 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.

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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