The goal of this position is to demonstrate maximum efficiency within a manufacturing facility. As our manufacturing technology, automation and opportunity for optimization increase, we must transfer knowledge, network and leverage best practices within our manufacturing sites as we continue to develop a Lean Management System to run our facilities, as well as optimizing plant performance by ensuring a flawless implementation of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bridge the gap between technical and operational teams, executing a range of CI solutions that move operations beyond current state to the next level of efficiency.
• Manage the CI budget within the facility to ensure projects are returning maximum savings to the business by implementing cost saving projects utilizing both Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies.
• Drive the implementation of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS) within the facility.
• Develop a PEPS auditing strategy to ensure growth and sustainability of the program.
• Conduct weekly and monthly presentations to group leaders and continuous improvement leadership appraising overall site readiness levels and capabilities.
• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Develop a facility Continuous Improvement Strategy to include plan development, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve existing processes.
• Ensure adherence to Lean Methodology, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Layered Audit Process and Business Plan development to eliminate waste.
• Has knowledge in the areas of: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving.
• Ensure all leadership team members are equipped with standard work and trained to operate with a multitude of technologies and business process changes.
• Oversee all training at all levels of staff in the PEPS methodology.
• Partner with Operating Unit Continuous Improvement Manager to ensure process improvement projects are completed timely and on budget.
• Improvement orientation and training: Provide training for teammates and ensures that the responsibilities are defined and understood and oversees the lean projects. Teach others to lead improvement efforts, including training on effective tools for successful project leadership.
• Metrics Definition and Development: Establish metrics to monitor financial savings as compared to established goals and targets.
• Identify ongoing lean improvement: Identify training needs of all leadership team members. Assist with developing and implementing the required training.

Skills and Competencies:

• Safety - Demonstrates a safety-first mindset in all situations.
• Leadership - A leader who will have instant credibility and is able to motivate, and retain well-qualified individuals of diverse talents, interests, and cultural backgrounds. Must have the leadership presence to energize, drive and lead the teams, and to be a natural center of gravity in the business.
• Operations Acumen - Outstanding business judgment and a proven ability to manage effectively in tough situations, balancing intelligent risk with the need to secure the base of the plant business.
• Top Talent/Team Development - Has developed a personal coaching/mentoring relationship with teams and delegates key initiatives to accelerate their personal growth.
• Learning agility/growth mindset – Demonstrates the ability and willingness to listen and learn. Believes that their own capacities and talents can be improved over time.
• Cost Effectiveness - Broad-based process improvement leadership experience in complex businesses is essential. A proven ability to develop, lead, and culturally drive an environment of high productivity and cost effectiveness. Cost savings through improved efficiency is a critical focus area.
• Collaborative/Decisive Style - Operates with a management style that encourages and facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders across the plant.
• Critical Thinking - Able to work in uncharted areas. Capable of integrating and processing large amounts of information to address complex issues. Challenges conventional wisdom when required. Intellectually aggressive with a strong end-product orientation.
• Interpersonal - Able to quickly establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships across all levels of the plant. Creates a team atmosphere with internal staff while achieving key objectives. Maintains positive, professional relationships with external contacts.
• Organization - Able to operate independently. Manages time well, follows through on commitments, and pays attention to details. Able to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Maturity - Able to provide a good balance of risk taking and judgment. Is assertive and confident. Recognizes when help is needed because of lack of pertinent knowledge. Relies on and delegates to peers and direct reports in an appropriate and productive fashion.
• Strategy/Vision - Able to serve as a key strategic partner with Plant leadership team on plant vision and direction. A strategic thinker, capable of thought leadership with respect to people management with the ability to communicate and translate these thoughts into actionable programs.
• Ethics - Able to demonstrate unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Has demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Business, Engineering or Packaging Industry.
• 5+ years of lean experience in various, complex manufacturing environment; dedicated manufacturing Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Previous Supervisory or Management experience preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Processes, Automation and SAP strongly preferred.
• Project management skills are required; as they will often be required to work on several improvement projects simultaneously, with very disparate groups of people within the organization.
• Must have Microsoft Office experience with advanced Excel Skills.
• Safety - Demonstrates a safety first mindset in all situations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.

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.

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.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000-$158,400 + 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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