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Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Position Summary: The Operations Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the production ...

Sr. Manager, Operations Strategy

Lake Forest, IL · Hybrid

$150K - $151K/yr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Analyze demand signals, operational constraints and market trends to identify bottlenecks and ...

Sr. Manager, Operations Strategy

Lake Forest, IL · Hybrid

$150K - $151K/yr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Analyze demand signals, operational constraints and market trends to identify bottlenecks and ...

Sr. Manager, Operations Strategy

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$127K - $165K/yr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... Analyze demand signals, operational constraints and market trends to identify bottlenecks and ...

NY · On-site

$180 - $200/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple ... This position will oversee the operations of 5+ warehouse / distribution facilities. They will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Novolex Jobs Information

Do workers at Novolex get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Does Novolex pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Novolex, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Novolex affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Novolex?

Most people get paid time off work.
79% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 74% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers at Novolex worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do Novolex workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Novolex workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
51% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Novolex managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Novolex spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Novolex?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Novolex good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
53% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Novolex?

Some people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Novolex enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Novolex recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Novolex?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Novolex?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Novolex’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
93% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Novolex is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

What are the most popular job types at Novolex?

    Infographic showing various Operations job openings at Novolex in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

    Manufacturing Operations Manager

    Novolex

    Elizabeth, NJ • On-site

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

    This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


    Novolex rating

    7.2

    Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

    Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    64th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers


    Job description

    Company Overview
    Why Choose Us?
    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
    Position Summary:
    The Operations Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of the plant.
    Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
    • 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.

    Candidate Requirements:
    • Bachelor's Degree, or a combination of continuing education and experience.
    • Continuous Improvement or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
    • Experience leading change in a Union environment.
    • A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Demonstrated evidence of implementing or utilizing TQM, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and methodologies to drive improvement in cost, productivity, or profitability.
    • Experience with SQF or ISO within a manufacturing environment
    • Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods to deliver results.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the willingness and ability to learn new systems.

    Physical Requirements:
    • Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs. - Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
    • Pulling; 2 hours - Pushing; 3 hours - Reaching above shoulders
    • Walking; 8 hours - Standing; 8 hours - Kneeling; 4 hours - Bending; 6 hours - Squatting; 6 hours - Climbing;6 hours
    • Visual ability - Hearing ability
    • use hands and fingers to feel, handle, push/pull levers & buttons, and operate various tools.
    • Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content.
    • Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship.
    • Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community.
    • Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community.

    A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130 - $155 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
    The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.
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    Company Benefits
    What You'll Get From Us
    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 myHRservices@novolex.com.
    Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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