Manufacturing Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

Why Choose Us

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 39000 SKUs.

• $115-125000 base salary annual bonus
• 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 Chairmans Scholarship 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Programvalue sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*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.

Join Novolex as a Plant Manufacturing Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing logistics this role this position will lead Continuous Improvement initiatives within the logistical operations of the plant and liaison 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (OPX360) and assist the local Supply Chain Manager as necessary.
• Support logistics CI initiatives across multiple plant manufacturing sites as needed
• Travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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).

Experience

• 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.

What Youll 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.

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 MyLearning. 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.

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 Companys application process should contact .

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

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