Manufacturing Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Join Novolex as a Plant Manufacturing Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing logistics operations. This position will lead Continuous Improvement initiatives within the logistical operations of the plant and liaise with the Plant Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager to ensure collaboration and connectivity across the entire plant operation. We are seeking a results-driven leader with a passion for lean manufacturing, automation, and operational excellence.

This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Compensation: $ base salary + annual bonus*

• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce waste, and improve safety, quality, and efficiency across manufacturing logistics operations.
• Collaborate with plant-based continuous improvement, engineering, maintenance, and operations resources to ensure logistical applications and processes are considered in plant-based continuous improvement initiatives and vice versa.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for CI projects.
• Analyze operational data and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Facilitate lean manufacturing activities such as Kaizen events, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Provide training and coaching on lean tools and methodologies.
• Act as a subject matter expert in logistics technology, warehouse management systems, automation, and process control.
• Deliver progress reports and presentations to manufacturing logistics and corporate leadership.
• Ensure standard work practices are documented and sustained across all shifts.
• Champion the Novolex Operational Excellence Program (OPX
  360) and assist the local Supply Chain Manager as necessary.
• Support logistics CI initiatives across multiple plant manufacturing sites as needed.
• Travel up to 50%.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Business, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering Technology, or Packaging Industry related field.
• 3+ years of lean experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Lean and/or Project Management certification (preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in high-volume or automated settings.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Experience working with JDA WMS and a Labor Management System background is also preferred with MES, automation technologies, and SAP (a plus).
• Proven success leading Kaizen events and implementing lean tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

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.

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 My Learning. 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.

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