Maintenance Supervisor
Novolex · Malvern, AR
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor reliability role at Novolex (packaging) in Malvern, AR.
- They ask for
- degree required
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How this role compares
Against 48 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- Welding 47%
- PLC 39%
- EHS / safety 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Novolex
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Qualifications
- ✓Education: Vocational certificates or degrees in facility management, engineering, or related fields are advantageous but not always required
- ✓Experience: High school diploma required, Prior experience in maintenance roles such as Maintenance Technician, Lead Hand, or Facilities Coordinator, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Technical Knowledge: Hands-on expertise in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and process control systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues
- ✓Leadership Skills: Ability to manage teams, coordinate schedules, and make operational decisions under pressure
- ✓Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to effectively manage personnel and coordinate with other departments
- ✓Reporting Structure
- ✓Typically reports to the Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager and acts as the first-line management for maintenance staff
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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
Description
- •Supervise Maintenance Team: Direct and coordinate mechanics, electricians, and technicians across shifts, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance
- •Equipment Maintenance: Plan, schedule, and oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency
- •Preventive Maintenance Programs: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment life and reduce unexpected failures
- •Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies, conducting regular inspections and safety audits
- •Communication: Serve as the liaison between maintenance staff and upper management, providing updates on equipment status, repair timelines, and resource needs
- •Inventory Management: Maintain spare parts and maintenance supplies, overseeing procurement and stock levels to support uninterrupted operations
- •Continuous Improvement: Analyze equipment failures, implement corrective actions, and optimize maintenance processes to enhance reliability and efficiency
- •Training and Development: Mentor and train maintenance personnel, fostering technical skills and adherence to best practices