Sr. Manager, Execution & Network Transitions

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

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Execution & Network Transitions, is responsible for leading the operational execution of strategic logistics network transformations across the enterprise. This role serves as the primary leader for physical network transitions, including 3PL implementations, warehouse consolidations, site relocations, distribution network redesigns, real estate transitions, and supply chain integration activities.

Working across Supply Chain, Distribution, Transportation, Procurement, Real Estate, PMO, and Business Unit leadership, this position ensures operational feasibility, site readiness, and successful transition execution while minimizing disruption to service, safety, and customer commitments. The Senior Manager drives cross-functional collaboration, operational governance, and institutional knowledge development to support ongoing network optimization, M&A integration efforts, and enterprise transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Transition Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of logistics network transitions, including 3PL launches, warehouse consolidations, facility relocations, space reallocations, and distribution network redesigns.
• Coordinate site cutovers, implementation activities, go/no-go reviews, and post-transition stabilization efforts.
• Ensure all operational, labor, facility, equipment, and transportation requirements are identified and addressed prior to implementation.
• Drive execution excellence across all network transition initiatives while maintaining service continuity.

Operational Readiness & Site Validation

• Conduct comprehensive site readiness assessments for facilities undergoing transition.
• Validate warehouse layouts, space utilization, dock flow, staging capacity, labor requirements, material handling equipment (MHE), and safety compliance.
• Assess operational feasibility and provide readiness recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Identify operational constraints and develop mitigation strategies to reduce implementation risk.

Cross-Functional Integration & Collaboration

• Coordinate integration activities across Supply Chain, Transportation, Distribution Operations, Procurement, Real Estate, Finance, and Business Units.
• Serve as a central point of coordination between operational stakeholders and project governance teams.
• Partner with PMO leadership to ensure alignment between project plans and operational execution requirements.
• Support broker evaluations, facility assessments, and vendor selection activities from an operational perspective.

Strategic Network Transformation

• Support enterprise network optimization initiatives and long-range supply chain transformation strategies.
• Drive implementation of network solutions that improve service, capacity utilization, operational efficiency, and scalability.
• Participate in M&A integration planning and execution activities.
• Develop and maintain transition playbooks, best practices, and operational standards to support future network changes.

Program Governance & Performance Management

• Track and report progress of strategic initiatives, transition milestones, and operational readiness metrics.
• Maintain visibility into contract obligations, service level requirements, and execution dependencies.
• Ensure workflow compliance and timely delivery of analytics and operational support.
• Document lessons learned and institutional knowledge to improve future transition execution.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational, safety, labor, and capacity risks associated with network transitions.
• Escalate critical risks and decision points through established governance channels.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure successful transition outcomes.
• Lead post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain operations, network transitions, or project management.
• Proven experience leading complex logistics implementations, warehouse transitions, or distribution network changes.
• Strong understanding of transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet and project management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience supporting M&A integration activities.
• Knowledge of SAP and Blue Yonder applications.
• Experience with Tableau and business intelligence reporting tools.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and contract operations.

Success Metrics:

• ≥95% “first-time-right” transition execution.
• Zero significant operational disruptions resulting from readiness gaps.
• Positive site readiness and stakeholder feedback scores.
• 100% visibility to transition-related contracts and commitments.
• Spend reporting completeness of ≥98%.
• 100% workflow routing and governance compliance.
• Timely delivery of operational analytics and project support requests.
• Successful stabilization of transitioned operations within defined implementation timelines.

Organizational Impact:

The Senior Manager, Execution & Network Transitions ensures that complex logistics network changes are operationally viable, safely executed, and effectively coordinated across the enterprise. This role serves as the bridge between strategic network design and successful field execution, delivering predictable transition outcomes while enabling long-term supply chain transformation, network optimization, and business growth.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $150k-$160k + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

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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.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

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