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Novolex Maintenance Manager in Roanoke, Texas
Company Overview
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 39,000 SKUs.
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.
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of all machinery and equipment, minimizing downtime, and maximizing productivity. This role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to maintenance planning and execution.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of all machinery and equipment in the plastics manufacturing facility
Managing a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective maintenance operations
Conducting regular inspections and assessments to identify potential issues or areas for improvement
Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance tasks, equipment repairs, and upgrades to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency
Coordinating with production teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to manufacturing processes
Monitoring equipment performance, analyzing data, and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns
Collaborating with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or equipment installations when necessary
Managing the maintenance budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of spare parts and supplies
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance team and across the manufacturing facility
Maintaining accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment history, and inventory management
Other essential duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred
Proven experience (5+ years) in maintenance management, preferably in a plastics manufacturing or similar industrial environment
Strong technical knowledge of plastics manufacturing machinery and equipment, including extruders, injection molding machines, conveyors, and related systems
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of maintenance technicians
Proficient in maintenance planning and scheduling, with the ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively
Knowledge of preventive maintenance strategies and reliability-centered maintenance principles
Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in an industrial manufacturing setting
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software
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Company Benefits
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.
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 (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. 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 .
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
Job Locations US-TX-Roanoke
ID 2026-32944
Category Maintenance
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried