Materials Manager

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 Material Manager is responsible for operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation. He/she will manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of raw material, waste and finished goods through the warehouse. Rotating the raw material and finished goods inventory and shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements. He/she will direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service.

• Track and maintain all shipping related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure productivity, quality and service level goals are exceeded.
• Ensure the movement of finished goods and raw material through the warehouse meeting production and rail car schedules.
• Maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouse, docks and all related equipment.
• Lead team to identify and implement process improvements using SOP's, 5S to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service.
• Monitor and control inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance through regular cycle counts.
• Responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods to generate improved plant performance, workflow optimization, and efficiencies.
• Responsible for overseeing inventory, and materials management, raw material and finished goods.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred.
• 5-10 years operations/production management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with operational tactics, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of production processes, raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good self-starter
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented.

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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