Category Manager

About 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. Our 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships
• Lead sourcing for warehouse and manufacturing automation projects
• Evaluate automation technologies and suppliers
• Develop equipment standards and preferred supplier programs
• Support network optimization initiatives
• Drive productivity and labor-reduction opportunities
• Negotiate capital equipment and service contracts

Categories Managed

• Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• AGV
• Warehouse Automation

Requirements

• 5–10 years of procurement, automation, engineering, logistics, or distribution experience
• Experience with material handling systems and warehouse automation
• Lease procurement and negotiation experience

Pay

The current estimated pay range is $115,000–$125,000 plus bonus and benefits. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System for skills development

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 through skills development, advanced education programs, and training courses available via MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education, and a Learning Management System that enhances employee skills at all levels.