Continuous Improvement Manager

Why Choose 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. Novolex 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.Our Sustainability CommitmentThe 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 primary purpose of this role is to lead continuous improvement and quality management functions.Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing systems and processes that optimize all phases of the production process; be actively involved in the development and implementation of long-term quality improvement plans.Support the business in development and implementation of quality procedures and systems throughout the manufacturing process.Supervise the preparation of defined products and key process elements in preparation of proposals and project execution to include:Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), including plant pressure profile and identifying mechanical design pressure and temperatureHeat and material balancesPiping and instrument diagramsProcess data sheets for all major items of equipmentTechnical review of vendor offers.Checking process data for informationCheck relief valve and header sizingReview of vendor prints as requiredDefining with vendors process heat exchanger requirementsSafety ReviewProvide technical inputs for root cause analysis and corrective action. Support quality reporting and responses to customer complaints (CIR’s).Maintain organized documentation of all technical information.Manager and the GM of Production Equipment to insure all components to the RFQ's are covered and agreed upon prior to start of the application's activity.Coordinate, disseminate and expedite required information between engineering and the Applications Engineer.Monitor the progress of in-house proposals.Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any quality non-conformances related to product, process and systems.Compile data and prepare regular and special reports including CRM, Syteline, statistical and other reports.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Prefer Industrial Engineering)Minimum three to five years of experience managing quality in a lean manufacturing environment and leading rapid continuous improvementStandard Work and Quality Systems Documentation and ManagementBlack Belt/Six Sigma certification preferredValue Stream Mapping; Visual Management; 5S; Variation Reduction KaizenMaterial Pull SystemTotal Production MaintenanceError ProofingThorough knowledge and experience with statistical process control methods and software systemsStrong desire to be a working quality manager in partnering with the plant management teams and hourly staff at assigned plantsDemonstrated ability to act as a business partner, “see the big picture”What You'll Get From UsBenefitsWith 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 EngagementAt 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 DevelopmentWe 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, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.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. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact -TM1

Created: 2025-12-26