Maintenance 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.

• $115,000 to $125,000 yearly base salary plus bonus opportunity.
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Full Medical Benefit options starting the following month after hire.
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

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.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for safety, quality and productivity on all machinery and facilities, as well as the execution of the Preventative Maintenance Program.

• Provide hands on leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team for day to day activities, and inspire high performance through effective goal setting and performance measurement
• Properly identify failed or worn components and utilizes available resources to obtain replacements
• Effectively coordinate, plan and execute the Preventive Maintenance Program
• Responsible for all facility-related equipment and systems: electric utility, air compressors, boiler, hazardous waste
• Prioritizes and completes assigned maintenance tasks and delegates to subordinates
• Ensures maintenance employees are following safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely
• Monitors and controls maintenance operating costs
• Review repairs for quality or workmanship
• Coordinate outside contractor work from bid acquisition to construction
• Interact with outside machine shops to fabricate and or facilitate repair of equipment
• Coordinate plant projects, design and development, overhauls, machine relocations, etc.
• Assist in safety program implementation and enforcement
• Participate in accident investigations, and assist with environmental issues
• Development and implementation of machine guarding systems
• Participate in conducting required annual training of plant personnel (lockout/tagout, confined space, fire extinguisher, Hazmat, etc.)
• Liaison for State or Federal Inspectors, Local Fire Department & Insurance inspections, including annual boiler inspections
• Regular contact with employees from production, printing, administrative, and maintenance departments. Contact with outside contractors, insurance companies, regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, AIB, ASI), water and sewer departments, (city) utility companies, fire marshal and vendors on an as needed basis or by direction of the Plant Manager

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required
• 10+ years' plant maintenance work experience is required
• 5+ years of successful supervisory experience is required
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems to component level and provide solutions
• Basic PLC and VFD experience
• Requires an individual with excellent knowledge of inline manufacturing equipment and processes. Specifically, Extruders, Bag Machines, Winders, Blenders, Resin Vacuum Conveying Systems and Railcar Unloading Systems
• Knowledge of Blown Film plastic extrusion and converting machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication preferred, successful heavy industrial experience may be accepted in place of specific industry knowledge
• Must be able to use and effectively administer a CMMS System with a heavy focus on Work Order and Inventory Management
• Must be familiar with and able to use all hand and diagnostic tools used in manufacturing maintenance
• Knowledge of the application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM and 5S methods
• Computer literate in MS applications: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong ability to properly diagnose electrical component failures and provide solutions
• Expert level experience in LOTO systems required

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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