Operations Director

1 week ago


Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Novolex Full time
Operations Manager Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of the manufacturing plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager and regularly reports on plant performance.

Direct reports to this position include a salaried staff including but not limited to Production Supervisors and Production Clerks. Indirect reports include all hourly employees at the plant.

  • Develop and execute strategies to 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.
  • Oversee 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.

A minimum of 5-7+ years of related experience as manager and/or training in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Proven technical leadership with the ability to utilize structured problem-solving methods.

Experiences in 5S, Lean and Kaizen would be a plus.

Experience with SQF or ISO within a manufacturing environment.

Proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

Benefits

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.

Community Engagement

We prioritize support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement through skills development, advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses available through Novolex University.



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