Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. 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. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

64 miles south of Montreal, Canada, and just west of Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh is a city in and the seat of Clinton County, New York. The population was 19,989 at the 2010 census. The population of the unincorporated areas within the surrounding Town of Plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the combined population for all of Plattsburgh to be 31,859.

The plant was built around 1902, manufactures sustainable molded fiber products such as cup carriers, school lunch trays, plates, and bowls, and has approximately 125 employees. Plattsburgh has been awarded multiple safety and environmental awards over it's illustrious history within the community.

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.

Job purpose

The Production Manager is responsible for managing and leading Production Supervisors to achieve essential Key Process Indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity and cost.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

· Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.

· Ensures leaders are driving Pactiv Evergreen initiatives.

· Drives and supports Pactiv Evergreen’s Production System.

· Supports safety improvement through behavioral and hazard recognition.

· Ensures the production of quality products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations.

· Develops and improve quality systems that drives continuous improvement.

· Drives continuous improvement utilizing Pactiv Evergreen Production System to drive Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

· Achieves pounds per man hour targets through overall labor management.

· Manages and develop Production Supervisors to achieve Production goals and objectives.

· Demonstrates a strategic approach to labor cost management.

· Drives cost improvement through overall volume achievement.

· Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.

· Maintains excellent safety record.

· Maintains excellent attendance record.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Experience required:

· At least three (3) years of experience managing and leading at least four (4) direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.

· At least three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.

· Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Production Manager position:

· Interpersonal skills.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Problem solving.

· Conflict resolution.

· Active listening skills.

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