Extrusion Manager

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, 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.

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for the full management and performance of the Extrusion Department in the safe production of high-quality blown film extrusion. The Extrusion Manager will be responsible for all aspects of this 24/7 high-volume production environment including safety, quality, production management, personnel management, technical solutions, materials management, reporting, training, etc.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

• Ensure safety and quality are at or above company standards
• Consistently meet production goals
• Manage department/shifts by providing daily coaching, oversight, and troubleshooting, training, performance reviews, and providing performance feedback to employees to ensure all performance goals of the plant in relation to safety, waste, quality and productivity are achieved
• Manage materials and leverage off-set materials; forecasting and managing material usage, production output, labor cost, scrap rate, change-over times, etc.
• Manage and control department operating costs
• Responsible for all extrusion employees and equipment in the facility
• Establish/maintain effective working relationships with customers and suppliers
• Successfully partner with corporate materials management and supply management personnel in the proper management and processing of materials

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, preferred
• Experience working with blown film extrusion
• Strong commitment to all aspects of safety
• Experience working in a fast-paced management and managing multiple shifts and manufacturing personnel
• Strong history of meeting production goals
• Strong technical ability;
  Must possess troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring and coaching shift leads and employees

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.