Production Manager II

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

Summary:

 

The Production Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the printing, cutting, and forming departments to ensure production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and cost standards. This role requires technical expertise in printing and carton forming processes, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s) or profit center(s) and teams to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.

· Typically supervise 50-200 employees including both salaried and hourly.

· Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.

· Maintain an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.

· Implement and demonstrate the best practices and consistent policies.

· Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.

· Provide feedback up and down the organization.

· Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues.

· Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.

· Lead the operations of Flexotecnia Press with Rotary Die Cutting, Comco Press with Rotary Die Cutting, K&B Press, Roll Fed Cutters, and PMC Blankers.

· Schedule, monitor, and track production, inventory, and costs to ensure performance targets are met.

· Ensure consistent operation of carton forming machines at or above standard levels, with a focus on waste reduction, efficiency, and equipment utilization.

 

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.

5+ years of manufacturing experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.

Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.

Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

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, 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