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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.

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.

Summary:

The Technical Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Maintenance, Engineering, Printing, Production, and Facilities. The Technical Manager will typically be responsible for Maintenance employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for Engineering and Maintenance with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.

Manages the capital budget and develops technical talent in the group.

Assures plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.

Manages the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.

Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.

Responsible for CAR submission and coordination of capital activities.

Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.

Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production. Coordinates communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.

Manages AOP budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.

Responsibility for meeting site environmental compliance and providing support to plant safety programs.

Preferred Skills:

BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.

5 years of manufacturing experience including 3 years of supervisory experience preferably in a highly respected paper or consumer packaging manufacturing organization.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and negotiation skills required.

Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.

Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization

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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.

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.

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen