Maintenance Supervisor

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

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.

The Maintenance Supervisor plans and performs work that requires thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical or electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and the application of electrical or electronic equipment such as motors, switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager and communicates status of daily scheduled work orders and emergency tasks.
• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Assists with hiring of maintenance personnel.
• Creates, schedules, and follow up maintenance assignments, breakdown work orders, Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PDM) work orders in CMMS (PMC)
• Participates in daily shift meetings, prioritizes and reviews work orders and emergency tasks.
• Directs, maintains, and enforces the Safety Program for the Maintenance Department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all Maintenance Technicians.
• Provides training, direction and assistance to Mechanics, Electricians.
• Experience with relay logic design, three phase motors, controls, and drives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in core maintenance fundamentals in, hydraulics, pneumatics, troubleshooting, and mechanical repair.
• Supervises the Repair and services on all types of electrical equipment, plant instrumentation and PLC's.
• Ensures all maintenance and repair activities comply with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
• Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Supervise and schedule daily operations for the Maintenance Department employees to meet planned goals and respond effectively to emergencies.

• High School Graduate or GED required, College Degree a plus
• Microsoft Office proficient
• Must have mechanical skills background
• Must have basic understanding with 440/480v systems
• Must be able to lift 25-40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be team oriented and self-motivated
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have 1-3 years supervisory experience

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 (including Telehealth options) 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 Novolex University. 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.

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