Engineering Manager

Company Overview 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 The Plant Engineering Manager role is responsible for providing leadership and organization for Engineering, Maintenance, MRO and Quality with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets. Duties and responsibilities The primary job duties and responsibilities are: Manages the capital budget and develops the technical talent in the group. Assures plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained. Manages the plant Capital Budget. Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities. Submits Capital Asset Request and coordinates of capital activities. Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production. Coordinates communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives. Manages budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities. Identifies Capital improvements that will assist the plant in achieving budget. Develops strong cross functional teams to allow for synergy across technical and operations groups. Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration. Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area. Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision. Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards. Maintains excellent safety record. Maintains excellent attendance record. Performs other duties as assigned. Experience Experience required: Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience. At least seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment and engineering field; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities. Demonstrated project and process management skills At least five (5) years of leadership and management experience. Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures. Experience with 6S, A3 and other continuous improvement tools. Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Maintenance Connection and SAP experience preferred. Skills An individual must have the following skills in the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager position: Interpersonal skills. Effective leadership skills. Effective communication skills, written and verbal. Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Strong analytical skills. Strategic planning. Negotiation skills. Ability to make sound decisions based on objective data. Able to manage multiple tasks. Able to prioritize work. Detailed oriented. Organized. Proficient computer knowledge. Physical requirements This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to: Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent) Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent) Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional) Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent) Working conditions An individual that works in the Plant Engineering Manager position: Must be available on an on‑call basis. Education High School Diploma or GED BA/BS degree preferred in engineering Company 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr