Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
Provide leadership in setting and achieving operational KPIs and targets, including safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost control.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high performance within the plant.
Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and innovation in plant operations.
Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, providing insights, recommendations, and support in driving the plant's overall success.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the packaging industry.
Proven track record of leadership and people management, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive operational improvements.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
Strategic foresight and ability to think long-term, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities in the industry.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and process optimization.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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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.
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