Industrial Maintenance Operations Manager at Novolex Corporate

Picture your day: you kick off with a quick stand-up to align the maintenance crew on goals and safety, skim overnight CMMS work orders, and set priorities for the shift. Mid-morning, you’re on the floor overseeing an equipment overhaul while coordinating a machine relocation. After lunch, you review the maintenance budget and ROI for a capital request, then meet with Safety, Quality, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Admin to plan the week. Later, you welcome a visit from the local fire department and ensure our GMP and food safety standards are rock solid. Throughout, you balance hands-on floor time with the administrative work that keeps the department humming.

• Lead and develop the Maintenance team—set clear goals, track performance metrics, and inspire high performance.
• Own day-to-day maintenance operations, prioritizing and scheduling work for maximum uptime.
• Ensure safe work practices at all times, including LOTO, and uphold GMP and food safety compliance.
• Manage the department budget and participate in capital planning.
• Coordinate plant projects: equipment design/development, overhauls, and machine moves/relocations.
• Serve as primary liaison for state and federal inspections, local fire department visits, and insurance inspections.
• Balance administrative duties with a consistent presence on the production floor.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person; organize work and collaborate across teams.
• Partner closely with Safety, Quality, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Administrative Departments.

• A systematic, scientific approach to problem solving with strong root cause analysis capability.
• Working knowledge of Lean, TPM, 5S, and structured RCA methods.
• Fluency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Hands-on familiarity with LOTO, basic PLCs, VFDs, and both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with machine shop tools: welders, grinders, lathes, and cutting equipment.
• Understanding of capital project processes and ROI analysis.
• CMMS proficiency and solid inventory management experience.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BS or AS in a technical field strongly preferred.
• At least five years of plant maintenance experience in a supervisory or managerial role required.
• Strong knowledge of printing and paper converting machinery preferred.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.