Manufacturing Operations Manager

Novolex; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking an Operations Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate plant production activities. You will lead safety, quality, service, productivity and profitability while driving continuous improvement.

This role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing leadership, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong GMP/ISO/SQF knowledge. You will mentor supervisors, develop staff, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance value and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Experience leading change in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated use of TQM, Lean or Six Sigma to drive cost/productivity gains.
• Experience with SQF or ISO in manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication across all organization levels.
• Proficient in MS Office and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and execute strategies for safety, quality, service, productivity and profitability.
• Develop initiatives to improve safety, health, security and welfare of employees.
• Maintain safe, clean, and environmentally compliant operations.
• Enforce GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Mentor and coach supervisors to optimize performance.
• Provide technical recommendations for continuous plant improvement.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to improve service and product value.
• Handle hiring, training, and performance management per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft 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

Position Summary:

The Operations Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of the plant.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• The Operations Manager is accountable for inspiring and executing strategies which achieve optimum safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop and Advance initiatives that promote and improve the safety, health, security, and welfare of all employees.
• Maintain and drive safe, clean, orderly (5s), and environmentally compliant production operations.
• Follow and Enforce GMP’s in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Inclusive oversight of all production and production support activities of the facility ensuring all are conducted in accordance with Company policies, principles, procedures, values, and standards.
• Effectively assess, mentor and coach direct reports to ensure optimum performance.
• Provide technical recommendations and implementation for continuous improvement in plant production process.
• Proactively conference and collaborate with customers, sales, and internal/external support resources to evaluate, develop, and promote strategies designed to improve service, flow, quality, and product value.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible and accountable for Operations Metrics to include Turn-over, Service, Quality, Cost, OEE, Waste.
• Willingly undertake and perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Will have supervisors and lead personnel as well as the hourly production workforce as direct reports.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or a combination of continuing education and experience.
• Continuous Improvement or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
• Experience leading change in a Union environment.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of implementing or utilizing TQM, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and methodologies to drive improvement in cost, productivity, or profitability.
• Experience with SQF or ISO within a manufacturing environment
• Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs. - Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling; 2 hours -Pushing; 3 hours - Reaching above shoulders
• Walking; 8 hours - Standing; 8 hours - Kneeling; 4 hours - Bending; 6 hours -Squatting; 6 hours -Climbing;6 hours
• Visual ability -Hearing ability
• use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools.
• Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.
• Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.
• Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.
• Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130 - $155 + bonus + 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.

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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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