Company Overview:
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.
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:
Job purpose
The Maintenance Manager role is responsible for the day to day availability and reliability of the facility and equipment and for the supervision of assigned personnel and contractors to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtimes, and approach maintenance as an investment with a goal of reducing costs over the long run.
Duties and responsibilities
The primary job duties and responsibilities are:
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Drives a planned and predictive, failure elimination, data-based organization to maximize line performance.
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Provides expertise, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic components.
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Responds to problems in a timely manner utilizing the Process Interruption Rapid Response Process and keep plant management informed of special occurrences.
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Assures credibility of the maintenance functions by meeting committed downtimes, turning equipment over those functions properly, providing information as needed, and fostering a data driven organization utilizing a CMMS.
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Oversees Pre-PM’s and Kitting/Staging activities to be through, effective, and efficient to promote successful planned maintenance downtimes.
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Promotes precision maintenance, PM optimization, and the growth of PdM by optimizing the use of condition monitoring techniques, i.e., vibration, infrared, ultrasound, motor circuit evaluation, oil sampling.
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Conducts routine audits of maintenance execution work to review EHS, PMS and GMP adherence, completeness, work order accuracy, time allotment, and sponsor and promote 5S housekeeping.
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Utilizes problem solving techniques including PDCA to solve problems to root cause, implement actions that prevent re-occurrence, improve operations, etc.
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Directs the operation and maintenance of facility systems to provide uninterrupted service, i.e., plant power, plant compressed air, plant vacuum, plant chill water, plant fire protection, and support energy conservation initiatives.
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Adheres to maintenance budget by managing monthly spend to the given forecast, lower maintenance spends from previous year month to month, and explain variances as requested.
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Drives a zero EHS incident culture, support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions, correct unsafe conditions and acts immediately, and use every incident or near miss as a teaching moment for subordinates and others as necessary.
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Attends all Tier meetings and utilize the Pactiv Business System (PBS) to promote continuous improvement, i.e., A3, 5S, SMED, Standard Work, Problem Solving, etc.
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Owns the spare parts inventory by adjusting min/max levels appropriately, maintaining the items, reducing inventory, when possible.
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Oversees and support design and process changes, installations, troubleshooting, completing repairs, and providing data to improve maintenance and reliability processes.
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Interprets drawings, diagrams, schematics, specifications, PLC ladder diagrams, etc., and understand hydraulics, pneumatics, electric circuitry, electronics, and electromechanical concepts, both AC and DC.
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Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
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Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
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Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
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Maintains excellent safety record.
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Maintains excellent attendance record.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
Experience required:
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Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience.
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At least ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities.
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At least five (5) years of leadership experience in the maintenance field.
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Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Experience with 6S, A3 and other continuous improvement tools.
- Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Maintenance Connection and SAP experience preferred.
Skills
An individual must have the following skills in the Maintenance Supervisor position:
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Interpersonal skills.
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Effective leadership skills.
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Strategic planning.
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Ability to make sound decisions based on objective data.
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Able to manage multiple tasks.
- Able to prioritize work.
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Detailed oriented.
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Organized.
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Proficient computer knowledge.
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Demonstrate initiative in addressing and/or resolving repair issues.
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Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
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Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Physical requirements
This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:
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Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
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Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
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Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
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Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)
Working conditions
An individual that works in the Maintenance Supervisor position:
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Must have a basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
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Must have personal tools up to one (1) inch.
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Must be able to stand and/kneel frequently, lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and work in a manufacturing environment.
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Must be available on an on-call basis.
Education
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High School Diploma or GED
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Technical certification/Associates/BA in a related field preferred
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Company 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.
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.
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
[email protected].
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
