Site Technical Operations & Asset Reliability Manager

Novolex CorporateColumbus, OH
Onsite

About The Position

This role involves end-to-end leadership of Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control to maximize production output while meeting cost targets. The position also includes ownership of plant capital planning and execution, ensuring facilities and production assets are maintained for safety, reliability, and quality performance. The manager will provide engineering resources to sustain and improve daily production, champion manufacturing and technical initiatives, and manage the AOP budget for technical teams, building and grounds, maintenance materials, and utilities. Additionally, the role ensures site environmental compliance and supports plant safety programs, while also hiring, developing, coaching, and performance-managing a high-performing technical team.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Engineering preferred.
  • 6+ years in engineering with proven project/process management.
  • 3+ years supervising teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability across technical systems.
  • Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced, shifting environment.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, and MRP systems.
  • Track record leading cross-functional initiatives.

Nice To Haves

  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • FSQA (Food Safety & Quality Assurance)
  • HACCP
  • AS9100
  • Packaging experience
  • GMP
  • Plastic extrusion

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end leadership of Engineering, Maintenance, and Process Control to maximize production output while meeting cost targets.
  • Ownership of plant capital planning and execution: identify opportunities, submit CARs, coordinate projects, and manage capital and engineering expense budgets.
  • Ensure facilities and production assets are maintained for safety, reliability, and quality performance.
  • Provide engineering resources to sustain and improve daily production.
  • Champion manufacturing and technical initiatives; coordinate communication and change management.
  • Manage the AOP budget for technical teams, building and grounds, maintenance materials, and utilities.
  • Meet site environmental compliance requirements and support plant safety programs.
  • Hire, develop, coach, and performance-manage a high-performing technical team.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Resources that support mental, physical, and financial health
  • Focused Giving Program supporting sustainability and food insecurity
  • MyLearning programs
  • Industry curricula
  • Learning Management System
  • Tuition Reimbursement (Non-Union) for formal education
  • Relocation Expenses Offered
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