Reliability Manager

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.

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  Medical, dental and vision options

  
  
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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.

Responsible for technical support to manufacturing site including Maintenance, Tooling and Engineering functions and personnel. Includes establishing the expectations, methods, and philosophies of a Reliability approach commensurate with Novolex/World Class methods including training, philosophies, and skill level development. Manages Process Engineers, Tooling Functions, and Capital Expenditure budget/projects for the site.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the Maintenance and Tooling departments and Process Engineering teams.

• Cooperates with the Tooling Design Manager in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all tooling.
• Leader of Operational Excellence and Efficiency projects to improve performance and or lower costs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Responsible for leading the site reliability journey; through the use of workorders, a planning CMMS, reliability metrics, etc.: Including storeroom organization, craftsmen program skills and using data to drive Continuous Improvement planned events.
• Conduct daily safety audit walks. Evaluate equipment and ensure guarding, safety behaviors and safety focus are paramount at all times.
• Manage the repairs and maintenance budget, storeroom organization and working capital of supplies, tooling, and spare parts.
• Participate in any/all activities and projects as a member of site leadership team.
• Develop, coach and conduct performance reviews for direct reports using Novolex Success Factors and address employee issues as required.
• Audit asset performance, breakdown, unscheduled down time, scheduled down time, and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for work order management process for entire site.
• Responsible for the purchase of materials needed for work orders and services needed to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Develop and manage projects to support CapEx, site improvements and changes as governed by business needs.
• Directly supervises employees as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field or equivalent demonstrated experience preferred.
• 5-7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience leading an organization using a CMMS or equivalent maintenance management system.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with written and oral communication to subordinates, peers, leadership, suppliers, customers, and the public.
• Experience leading reliability/maintenance department in a Thermoforming Plant

• Experience with data analysis, metrics reporting, pareto analysis and trending production losses
• Experience with Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
• Experience in reading, analyzing and interpreting business periodicals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Experience with Predictive and Preventative Reliability processes to identify and track asset health issues.
• Experience with Asset Strategy Development and Root Cause Analysis

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 (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 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 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.

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