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 28 miles south of Rochester, 70 miles west of Syracuse, and 85 miles east of Buffalo, Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York. The population was 10,545 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ontario County. It is 32 miles south of the shore at Lake Ontario. Pactiv Evergreen Canandaigua, was founded in 1966, as a former Mobile Chemical plant. As one of Ontario County’s largest employers, for over 50 years we have focused on producing and distributing the highest quality food service and food merchandizing packaging products. We are committed to Food Safety and Quality and currently are certified to NSF standards. We are also committed to protecting our environment. The plant manages several environmental programs including air, water, waste and spill prevention.  The plant has received the Corporate Environmental Excellence Award from 2015 through 2019 in recognition of outstanding efforts in environmental programs.  

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.

Job Description:

• Support all technical aspects of RDP Thermoforming in the Canandaigua Plant, with goals of maintaining quality and improving department profitability.
• Develops process methods and controls to meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical equipment and process issues and provides technical leadership and training to resolve same.
• Develops, writes, implements, submits and/or presents various technical reports or CARs in support of cost reduction, reliability, repair and safety initiates.
• Manage small to medium capital projects. (10K to 500K)
• Lead and/or support new equipment, process, and product trials and production start-up efforts.

Qualifications:

• BS in an Engineering discipline with typically 4+ years of applicable plastics manufacturing process engineering experience – either sheet extrusion or thermoforming
• Will look at candidates without BS in Engineering if they have comparable experience
• Experience with Polystyrene Foam or or Polypropylene Thermoforming
• Electrical / Control experience preferred
• Experience with Thermoforming platforms such as Irwin, Lyle, Brown, TSL, etc. preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing processes and concepts
• Familiar with Computer Based Maintenance Management Systems
• Supervisory experience with contract personnel and technical associates
• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal, required.  Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Utilizes a variety of concepts, practices and procedures within a particular engineering field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities.
• Recognized as a technical leader and key resource.

Preferred Skills:

· Manufacturing and design for manufacturing knowledge specifically for thermoforming, injection molding, molded fiber, folding paper carton, aluminum foil stamping, and sheet extrusion.

· Understanding of tooling and machining practices for thermoform and injection molds

· Interdisciplinary team experience

· Project team management experience

· Ability to understand big picture and customer related business issues

· Ability to visualize and effectively communicate research results

· Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) techniques and software.

· Experience with other CAD software packages (ie. Solidworks, Catia, Autocad)

· Mockup and quick prototype skills

For individuals hired to work in New York, Pactiv Evergreen is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range is specific to New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Pactiv Evergreen, 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. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $92,700 - $154,500.

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