Plant Director

Ocean Spray; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Novolex, a leading packaging manufacturer, seeks a Plant Manager for our Honey Brook, PA facility. You will oversee Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, EH&S and Facilities, lead a 200+ workforce, and drive safety, quality, and lean improvements to meet the annual plan.

Responsibilities include optimizing OEE, budgeting, cross-functional partnerships, and developing leaders. This salaried, fully onsite role offers a competitive package and growth opportunities within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing with lean practices and safety focus.
• Proven leadership of plant teams in 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations on laser cutting and/or forming lines, supervising shift operators.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity; manage workflow and troubleshoot issues.
• Operate or support CNC equipment and heavy fabrication machinery as needed.
• Support maintenance and housekeeping to sustain a safe, efficient site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Lean manufacturing

CNC equipment

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Problem solving

Team building

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS in Business, Operations, Engineering

Tools

Flat lasers

Tube lasers

Water jet

CNC equipment

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

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**Job Title: Working Supervisor** **Job Description**
The Working Supervisor leads production operations on either laser cutting and/or forming lines while actively working as a Production Operator. This role provides hands‑on oversight to shift Operators and Product Generalists, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality fabrication in a heavy manufacturing environment. The position involves operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and various hand tools, and may support multiple shops and CNC equipment as needed.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead by example as a hands‑on Production Operator on laser cutting and/or forming equipment, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
+ Provide day‑to‑day oversight and guidance to other shift Operators and Product Generalists, supporting workflow, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating tasks.
+ Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely to move materials, parts, and finished products throughout the facility.
+ Use a variety of hand tools to support fabrication, assembly, and secondary processes as required.
+ Float and assist across multiple shops when directed by leadership to support production needs and cross‑functional operations.
+ Operate or support various CNC equipment and machines, including laser cutters, tube lasers, and water jet machinery, following established procedures and safety protocols.
+ Perform clearing of parts by removing components from skeletons, counting, and palletizing them accurately for downstream processes.
+ Carry out hardware insertion and pemming operations with attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
+ Support part and product assembly, along with secondary processes, to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
+ Assist with routine equipment maintenance as directed, helping to keep machinery in good working order and minimize downtime.
+ Participate in shop cleanup and housekeeping activities to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
+ Demonstrate selfless leadership by setting team members up for success, offering guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment.
+ Think strategically with a growth mindset, identifying problems, proposing solutions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Communicate in an inspirational manner that encourages team members to accomplish goals and pursue higher standards.
+ Act with the highest integrity in all professional interactions, building trust with internal and external partners.
+ Respond promptly and effectively to requests, actively listen to stakeholders, and follow up to ensure needs are met.
+ Honor commitments by being on time and adapting to evolving production and business needs.
+ Deliver on quality by understanding internal and external partner expectations and consistently working to exceed them.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience as a production operator in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, with specific exposure to laser cutting and production operations.
+ Hands‑on experience operating forklifts in a production or warehouse setting.
+ Ability to operate overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
+ Proficiency with basic hand tools used in fabrication, assembly, and maintenance tasks.
+ Capability to stand for 8-10 hours per shift in a heavy fabrication environment.
+ Ability to lift and move 50-75 pounds on a regular basis.
+ Experience with machine operating and CNC equipment in a manufacturing setting.
+ Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to oversee and support other operators on shift.
+ Strong integrity and trustworthiness in all professional interactions.
+ Responsiveness and strong listening skills, with the ability to provide value and follow up promptly.
+ Commitment to meeting quality expectations and exceeding partner requirements.
+ Reliability in meeting time commitments and adapting to changing operational needs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Selfless leadership mindset focused on setting team members up for success.
+ Visionary thinking with a strategic, growth‑oriented mindset and a focus on problem‑solving.
+ Inspirational communication style that encourages and motivates others to achieve goals.
+ High level of personal and professional integrity in all interactions.
+ Strong responsiveness to internal and external partners, including active listening and timely follow‑up.
+ Consistent on‑time performance, honoring commitments and schedules.
+ Quality‑focused approach that prioritizes understanding and exceeding expectations.
+ Comfort working with various fabrication machinery such as flat lasers, tube lasers, and water jet equipment.
+ Willingness to train on first shift before transitioning to designated second or third shift.
**Why Work Here?**
You join a culture that genuinely values people, teamwork, and mutual success. The environment emphasizes strong relationships, integrity, and growth, encouraging you to think strategically and contribute ideas for continuous improvement. You can expect a supportive, partner‑oriented atmosphere where leaders invest in your development, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of community through culture‑focused activities such as company barbecues and team events.
**Work Environment**
This role is based in a heavy fabrication environment that is not temperature controlled, requiring comfort with varying conditions throughout the year. The facility operates advanced machinery, including one flat laser, two tube lasers, and one water jet, along with forklifts, overhead cranes, and related equipment. There is one opening on second shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and one opening on third shift (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday), with training conducted on first shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) for up to a couple of months. The work involves standing for extended periods, lifting 50‑75 pounds, and working around heavy fabrication processes. Candidates will participate in an interview process prior to hire.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honey Brook, PA.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Honey Brook,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.
**About Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1‑888‑AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Massachusetts Lie Detector:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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**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**
***Relocation Assistance Provided***
**Summary:**
The Plant Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, EH&S and Facilities at a given manufacturing plant in support of the AOP. The Plant Manager establishes local operating strategy, leads the manufacturing plant workforce and interfaces as necessary with key internal customers. The Plant Manager will typically be responsible for a plant employee population of 200 + employees working in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation.
**Essential duties and responsibilities:**
- Cultivate a collaborative plant culture that encourages employee development, teamwork and adaptability
- Evaluate and develop the existing talent found within the manufacturing plant
- Build an efficient manufacturing operation through the reliance on standardized systems, reliable equipment performance and an adherence to process
- Apply principles of lean manufacturing, as appropriate, to improve key business metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination (1st pass yield and Kaizen) and root cause analysis
- Optimize plant performance (overall equipment efficiency/OEE) by maximizing labor efficiency while at the same time minimizing scrap and achieving the required product quality
- Partner with commercial and R&D staff to identify opportunities for improvement in cost of manufacturing and product performance
- Lead the plant management team by empowering, enabling and developing people to work effectively together as teammates
- Ensure a collaborative culture is established throughout the Plant where employees are held accountable while at the same time coached and encouraged to reach their full potential
- Ability to effectively communicate the business vision across all levels of the plant
- Management of annual operating plan/budget & deployment of resources across the plant to deliver production commitments in key safety, quality, service, and cost target areas
- Support internal customer groups to ensure attainment of profitability targets and delivery of finished product that meets customer quality expectations
- Develop and execute the safety programs necessary to achieve and sustain a world‑class safety record
- Direct plant capital programs and expenditures to support strategic operational goals
- Comply with all local, state and federal regulations
- Manage operations through the use of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS).
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or a related field is required
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing dependent upon location size - preferably in a highly respected paper or consumer packaging manufacturing organization
- Previous management/supervisory experience required
**Preferred Skills:**
- Strong financial aptitude
- This leader will have successfully implemented operational strategies and initiatives that have improved bottom‑line profitability in a manufacturing environment
- The leader must be high‑energy with a creative approach to problem solving, possess strong analytical skills, and be a team player with exceptionally strong leadership skills
- The leader must be an excellent judge of talent with a proven track record of attracting top performers and mentoring employees as their careers advance up through the organization
- Ability to multi‑task effectively while working across multiple layers of the organization. Proven ability to juggle multiple issues simultaneously, determining appropriate level of priority and resource allocation
- The ideal candidate is a team builder that develops and drives high performance work teams aligned around the strategic operational initiatives of the manufacturing plant.
- Ability to function as a strategic thinker without losing site of the critical details
- Experienced at applying the principles of lean manufacturing to improve key plant metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination and root cause analysis problem solving
**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 .
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**Category** _Operations_
**Position Type** _Full Time_
**Pay Type** _Salaried_
**Apply due date** _ Sep 16, 2026_
**Expected** _Contract_
**Salary** _ $28.00 – $32.00/hr_
**Location** _ Honey Brook, PA_
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