Operations Manager

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.

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.

This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of the manufacturing plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager and regularly reports on plant performance.

Direct reports to this position include a salaried staff including but not limited to Production Supervisors and Production Clerks. Indirect reports include all hourly employees at the plant.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A Minimum of 5-7+ years of related experience as manager and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods.
• Experiences in 5S, Lean and Kaizen would be a plus.
• Other duties as deemed appropriate by Management to support the business
• Experience with SQF or ISO within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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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