Plant Capital Projects & Reliability Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join a mission, not just a job

If you’re energized by unlocking uptime, cutting waste, and elevating process capability, this role is your stage. Lead the site’s Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control functions to deliver safer, faster, more reliable production—while meeting AOP cost targets and advancing sustainability goals.

Who we are

Novolex powers food, beverage, and specialty packaging for foodservice, delivery/carryout, food processing, grocery/retail, and industrial customers. We convert resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more into solutions spanning 120 product categories under 250 brands with 39,000+ SKUs.

How you’ll make an impact

• Set direction and coach Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control teams to maximize production volume at target cost.
• Own the capital agenda: scope opportunities with plant partners, submit CARs, and lead project execution; manage capital and engineering expense budgets.
• Ensure facilities and production equipment are maintained, reliable, and safe.
• Provide hands-on engineering support that sustains day-to-day operations and accelerates improvement.
• Translate manufacturing and technical initiatives into clear plans with strong communication and adoption.
• Manage AOP budgets for technical salaries, building/grounds, maintenance materials, and utilities.
• Guarantee environmental compliance and champion safety programs.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and reward technical talent; address performance issues when required.

*Relocation Expenses Offered*

What you’ll need to succeed

• BA/BS in Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years in engineering with demonstrated project/process leadership and 3+ years in supervision.
• Influential communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven problem solver who thrives amid shifting priorities.
• Skilled with MS Office, AutoCAD, and MRP systems.
• History of leading cross-functional projects to results.

Growth, giving, and benefitsBenefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, plus well-being resources supporting mental, physical, and financial health (offerings vary by location).

Community

We invest in local communities via our Focused Giving Program—prioritizing sustainability and hunger relief—along with site-level volunteerism.

Development

Advance through MyLearning, industry curricula, a company-wide LMS, and Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) for formal education.

Technical domains you know

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• FSQA
• HACCP
• AS9100
• Packaging operations
• GMP
• Plastic extrusion

Machines & technologies you’ll use

• Extrusion Machine

Our sustainability pillars

Products. Operations. People. These pillars guide every initiative as we grow responsibly and build for the future.

Equal employment and accessibility

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 us.fitly.work.