Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance & Process Control Lead

About the company

• Leader in food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, delivery/carryout, food processing, grocery/retail, and industrial sectors.
• Diverse materials expertise: resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more.
• Scale and variety: 120 product categories, 250 brands, 39,000+ SKUs.

Role snapshot

• Own the performance of Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control to maximize throughput within cost targets.
• Direct capital strategy: identify opportunities, submit CARs, and execute projects; manage capital and engineering expense budgets.
• Ensure facility and equipment reliability, preventative/predictive programs, and rapid response to downtime.
• Provide engineering support to sustain production and continuous improvement.
• Lead communication and rollouts for manufacturing and technical initiatives.
• Manage AOP budgets: technical salaries, building/grounds, maintenance materials, and utilities.
• Ensure environmental compliance and actively support safety programs.
• Build and lead the team: hiring, coaching, development, performance and salary administration, and corrective action when needed.

*Relocation Expenses Offered*

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years in engineering with strong project/process management; 3+ years in people leadership.
• Clear, persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proven problem solver across complex technical issues.
• Comfort with high pace, shifting priorities, and multitasking.
• Fluent in MS Office, AutoCAD, and MRP platforms.
• Experience steering cross-functional projects to completion.

Benefits and support

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plus well-being resources for mental, physical, and financial health (programs vary by location).
• Community impact via our Focused Giving Program for sustainability and hunger relief; local site initiatives encouraged.
• Career advancement through MyLearning, industry curricula, Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union), and a robust LMS.

Technical skill focus

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• HACCP
• AS9100
• Packaging expertise
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Plastic Extrusion

Machines & technologies

• Extrusion Machine

Sustainability commitment

We operate on three pillars—products, operations, people—that anchor our sustainability ambitions and initiatives across the company.

Equal Opportunity and ADA

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 myHRservices@novolex.com.