Technical Manager

Job Description

The Technical Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Maintenance, Engineering, Printing, Production, and Facilities. The Technical Manager will typically be responsible for Maintenance employees.

• Provide leadership for Engineering and Maintenance with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.
• Manages the capital budget and develops technical talent in the group.
• Affirms plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• Manages the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.
• Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.
• Responsible for CAR submission and coordination of capital activities.
• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.
• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production.
• Covers communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.
• Manages AOP budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.
• Responsibility for meeting site environmental compliance and providing support to plant safety programs.

Preferred Skills

• BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience including 3 years of supervisory experience preferably in a highly respected paper or consumer packaging manufacturing organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and negotiation skills required.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• 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.