Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Located 35 south west of Chicago, Frankfort is a village in Will County, Illinois, with a small portion in Cook County. The population was 17,782 at the 2010 census, up from 10,391 in 2000. According to Forbes.com, in 2007 the village ranked as the 36th fastest growing suburb in the United States.

The plant was built in 1965, manufactures food service and food packaging products (custom and stock foam), and has approximately 300 employees.

Manufacturing Unit Manager

In this role, you will work productively with an established work force. Financial acumen for data analysis of trends and tendencies, tenacity in the performance of the tasks within the role, and continuous improvement (Lean Management) are part of the requirements for this position. The position is viewed as a stepping stone to becoming a Plant Manager within our organization. 

This position is for Pactiv, a company of Reynolds Group Holding Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).
• Leads the team for completion of safety awareness topics and works for the reduction of triggers for unsafe behaviors. Corrects safety related issues and leads investigations on safety related topics.
• Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).
• Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and generating a list of ideas for annual plant operational improvement.
• Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.
• Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions on a daily basis.
• Typically manages approximately 300 employees including: temps, hourly associates, supervisors and other managers.
• Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.
• Uses metrics for accountability to mark improvement or need for improvement.
• Effectively manages personal time for the completion of all assigned activities.
• Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
• Provide feedback up and down the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS degree preferred, in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process Improvement required.
• Experience with plastics process manufacturing process is preferred.
• Must be results oriented with a high energy level for process and performance improvement; impatient with the status quo in the facility and willing to invest the time and effort necessary to facilitate changes.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods (FMEA, 5 WHY, Fishbone, A3) for root cause analysis problem solving and process improvement techniques (CAPA; corrective and preventive actions).
• Autonomous Maintenance and TPM experience is a plus.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience is a plus
• Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.
• Food packaging experience in a GFSI certified facility is a plus

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

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