Maintenance Adjuster/Supervisor

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.

• Benefits active after 30 days of employment.

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.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

This position has multiple responsibilities which range from:

• Performs every element of maintenance with Safety as the first responsibility.
• Supervises the Repair and services on all types of electrical equipment, plant instrumentation, and PLC's.
• Supervises and participates in the preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, 5S, and equipment improvement teams.
• Participates in CMMS implementation and planning
• Participates in Root Cause analysis and continuous improvement process.
• Ability to read blueprints
• Identifies and leads opportunities for improvement of PM's and spare parts controls.
• Works within an environment focused on the reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Works collaboratively with other functional areas to ensure accomplishment of plant KPI's.
• Applies lean manufacturing tools and principles in maintenance activities.
• Follows all applicable food service (SQF) policies and procedures.
• Proficient PLC troubleshooting and evaluation for equipment malfunction resolution.
• Proficient understanding of elemental NPN, PNP, Sinking, Sourcing, 40-20 ma, direct current, analog, and digital components.
• Proficient in core maintenance fundamentals of pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting and repair.
• Repair of machine parts including building new parts from stock.
• Supervises and participates in the preventative, predictive, 5S, maintenance activities and continuous improvement teams.
• Provides support for all maintenance employees.
• Identifies and reports opportunities for improvement of electrical controls and control infrastructure.
• Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure accomplishment of all plant KPI's.

Candidate Requirements:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in building, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant equipment controllers, as related to all the standard I/O structure, including components rated as Positive or Negative Switching, Sinking, Sourcing, 40-20 milliamp, DC, analog, and control.
• Proficient with reading and comprehension of plant electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient with Industrial Maintenance responsibilities including all areas of plant production support.
• Must be able to effectively communicate & lead process improvement teams through the root cause problem solving process and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems to determine what steps are necessary to allow equipment to function properly.

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.