Plant Manager

Novolex; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Plant Manager for its manufacturing plant in Downingtown, Chester County. This role involves overseeing manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, leading a workforce of 200+ employees. Responsibilities include optimizing plant performance, developing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 5-10 years of manufacturing experience, with previous management experience required. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, preferably in paper or consumer packaging.
• Previous management/supervisory experience required.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a collaborative plant culture and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Direct plant capital programs and expenditures.

Skills

Strong financial aptitude

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].