Dean, College of Arts

Why Choose Us?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.Affordable benefitsFree Life and Disability benefitsGenerous 401k Retirement matchPaid Vacation and HolidaysCareer growth opportunitiesOur Sustainability CommitmentThe 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.How You'll Perform the RoleReporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities of the plant. The Operations Manager is accountable for inspiring and executing strategies which achieve optimum safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability. They will perpetuate the following responsibilities, either personally or, through subordinate supervisors and subordinate connections:Advance initiatives that promote and sustain the safety, health, security, and welfare of all employees.Maintain safe, clean, orderly (5s), and environmentally-compliant production operations.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.Perpetually assess current strategies, systems, procedures, performance, capabilities, equipment, facilities, and employees for opportunities to optimize safety, flow, service, quality, and profitability.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.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.What We Need From YouBachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in engineering.Lean Certification or the ability to become certified through an accredited organization preferred.Bilingual, English/Spanish required.A minimum of 5-7 plus years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing TQM, ISO, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is preferred.Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem solving methods to deliver results.Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision effectively with all levels in the organization.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.What You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith 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 EngagementAt 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 DevelopmentWe 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.#LI-GP1#LI-Remote#J-18808-Ljbffr

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