Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Medical, dental and vision options

• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development and support of our shift maintenance support staff. Responsible for maintaining safety, quality and productivity on all machinery and facilities, and for the execution of the Reliable Maintenance Program.

• Oversees day-to-day activities of the maintenance department; Ensuring the integrity of all facility assets including production equipment, utility equipment and grounds.
• Provides leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team and inspire high performance through individual goal setting and performance measurement. Establishes and upholds high standards and expectations for a fix it right culture.
• Acts as a teammate on leadership team collaborating in support of overall progress not individual function responsibilities.
• Establish, monitor and act upon key performance indicators to improve line performance and reduce unplanned equipment downtime. Focus on efficiency -the best balance of productivity waste control and consistency of asset performance.
• Conduct routine reviews and milestones reached by direct reports. Understand their gaps and monitor/manage training, OTJ progress and behaviors. Manages team attitudes to perpetuate a teamwork atmosphere with internal customers - the Ops group.
• Prepares for daily operation meetings by providing updates, responses and execution plans to critical projects and machine status.
• Effectively tracks all work orders through the CMMS software and other resources necessary to complete work orders in a timely manner. Analyzes trends issues and mines for opportunities within the details of CMMS - all in the spirit of improving reliability and managing costs.
• Develop and maintain strategies for all equipment to include - obsolescence, upgrades, cost reduction and labor savings. See # 7 above.
• Responsible for managing both the department budget and the annual capital budget. Develops well detailed justification back up in support of requested funds.
• Ensures maintenance employees follow safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely.
• Responsible for spare parts inventory and management. Obtains quotes, create purchase orders and track monthly spending.
• Performs other related duties as assigned including participating and leading Operational Excellence and Safety Learning teams to drive a learning and collaborative culture.

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• 5+ years as a facility Maintenance Leader. 3+ years leading a highly functional maintenance team.
• Excellent knowledge of machinery, manufacturing equipment and building maintenance
• Strong knowledge of printing and paper converting machinery, conveyers, hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication.
• Must be able to calculate gear ratios, pitch, etc. and be able to operate machine shop equipment (welders, grinders, lathes, cutting equipment, etc.)
• Requires individual with excellent electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge of the application of Lean Manufacturing and Reliability (not just fix it) culture.
• Safely operates a variety of machine-shop equipment to fabricate components using OEM specs, drawings or sketches while utilizing precision measuring tools
• Computer literate in MS applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and controls
• Basic PLC and VFD experience
• Experience developing Reliability events and improvement through well executed WO and analysis -plans and prevents vs fix and react!!
• Expert level experience in LOTO systems required
• Experience maintaining maintenance operating costs/budget

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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