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.
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.
How You'll Perform The Role
The Director of Innovation is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of innovation initiatives that support our strategic goals. This role is focused on shaping new ideas into viable solutions, piloting new concepts, and helping embed a culture of innovation across the organization. Working under the guidance of the CISO organization and in close collaboration with functional leaders, the Director will manage a portfolio of innovation projects—from early-stage exploration to validation and scale—and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Translate enterprise innovation strategy into actionable programs and initiatives.
Partner with business units to identify pain points, opportunities, and white space for innovation.
Develop and manage a roadmap of pilots and prototypes aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead innovation projects end-to-end: from opportunity identification and concept development to testing, iteration, and handoff to operational teams.
Define KPIs, track impact, and report on outcomes of innovation initiatives.
Manage external vendor relationships and innovation partners as needed.
Facilitate co-creation workshops, design sprints, and ideation sessions with internal stakeholders.
Act as a connector across departments to surface innovative thinking and enable execution.
Support internal teams in adopting innovation tools, frameworks, and agile ways of working.
Drive awareness and adoption of innovation programs across the organization.
Train and mentor internal teams in human-centered design, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
Help build repeatable processes for innovation to scale efficiently across teams.
What We Need From You
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Innovation or Design, etc.)
8+ years of experience in innovation, strategy, product, or transformation roles
Demonstrated experience managing innovation projects from idea to implementation
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to influence without authority
Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments
Experience working in a matrixed or high-growth environment
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 (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. 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Novolex® is a leader in packaging choice,innovation, and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. Our products offer superior performance, provide convenience, reduce waste and support food safety and hygiene for the benefit of millions of people who use our products every day. Our ability to meet their needs reflects the wide diversity of our products and the commitment to quality embraced by our more than 10,000 employees. With 62 manufacturing facilities and administrative offices in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic recycling facilities, we are close to our customers and ready to serve them through our Food & Delivery and Performance Solutions segments.
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.
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.
How You'll Perform The Role
The Director of Innovation is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of innovation initiatives that support our strategic goals. This role is focused on shaping new ideas into viable solutions, piloting new concepts, and helping embed a culture of innovation across the organization. Working under the guidance of the CISO organization and in close collaboration with functional leaders, the Director will manage a portfolio of innovation projects—from early-stage exploration to validation and scale—and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
Translate enterprise innovation strategy into actionable programs and initiatives.
Partner with business units to identify pain points, opportunities, and white space for innovation.
Develop and manage a roadmap of pilots and prototypes aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead innovation projects end-to-end: from opportunity identification and concept development to testing, iteration, and handoff to operational teams.
Define KPIs, track impact, and report on outcomes of innovation initiatives.
Manage external vendor relationships and innovation partners as needed.
Facilitate co-creation workshops, design sprints, and ideation sessions with internal stakeholders.
Act as a connector across departments to surface innovative thinking and enable execution.
Support internal teams in adopting innovation tools, frameworks, and agile ways of working.
Drive awareness and adoption of innovation programs across the organization.
Train and mentor internal teams in human-centered design, experimentation, and rapid prototyping.
Help build repeatable processes for innovation to scale efficiently across teams.
What We Need From You
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Innovation or Design, etc.)
8+ years of experience in innovation, strategy, product, or transformation roles
Demonstrated experience managing innovation projects from idea to implementation
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to influence without authority
Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments
Experience working in a matrixed or high-growth environment
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 (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.