Technical Manager

Novolex

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in engineering preferred.
  • 6+ years in engineering with project and process management experience.
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to analyze and solve technical issues.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and MRP systems.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Engineering, Maintenance and Process Control teams to maximize production.
  • Manage capital and engineering expense budgets.
  • Ensure plant facilities and production equipment are maintained.
  • Identify capital deployment opportunities with technical resources.
  • Coordinate capital activities and CAR submissions.
  • Oversee hiring, performance management, and employee development.
  • Provide engineering support to sustain production and implement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Well-being resources for mental, physical, and financial health.
  • Community engagement through Focused Giving Program.
  • Opportunities for skills development and advanced education programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program for further formal education.
Full Job Description

The Technical Engineering Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and coordination of the Engineering, Maintenance and Process Control teams focused on maximizing production results while staying within applicable cost targets. This position will be responsible for improving operating performance, reducing waste and delays and otherwise promote cost reductions for the facility.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

· Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Process Control with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets

· Manages the capital budget and develops the technical talent in the group.

· Assures 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.

· Coordinates 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.

 

 

Job Qualifications:

 

· BA/BS degree preferred in engineering.

· 6+ years in engineering field with demonstrated project and process management skills with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

· Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and negotiation skills required.

· Ability to analyze and problem solve various technical related issues

· Ability to multitask and prioritize a changing workload in a very fast paced environment.

· Computer proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD and MRP systems

· Ability to lead cross functional projects within area of responsibility

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.

 

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

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