Operations Manager
Novolex · Grottoes, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Novolex (packaging) in Grottoes, VA.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $120k–$170k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 42 production engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 41 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (8+ years)
Typical $114k–$160k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 57%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- New product launch 31%
- EHS / safety 24%
- ✓ Six Sigma 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Novolex in Grottoes
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- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
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Full description from NovolexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- ✓Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
- ✓A minimum of 8 years of experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the packaging industry.
- ✓Proven track record of leadership and people management, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive operational improvements.
- ✓Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
- ✓Strategic foresight and ability to think long-term, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities in the industry.
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and process optimization.
- ✓Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Company Benefits
What You'll Get From Us
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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Formerly Pactiv Evergreen
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Company Overview
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 Commitment
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.
Job Description
- •**Relocation Available***
This position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership, and management of the manufacturing plant. Roles and
include
- •Serves as the second-in-command to the Plant Manager, supporting in the overall management and operations of the plant.
- •Lead and manage a team of operations supervisors, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency in production processes.
- •Develop and implement strategies to optimize plant performance, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- •Provide leadership in setting and achieving operational KPIs and targets, including safety, quality, production efficiency, and cost control.
- •Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high performance within the plant.
- •Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
- •Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
- •Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and innovation in plant operations.
- •Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, providing insights, recommendations, and support in driving the plant's overall success.