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.

The Production Shift Leader facilitates the development of high performance teams within the plants and ensures the team's

execution of standard work and compliance with our base systems for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. The PSL creates a

culture of engagement within and between the teams to directly impact and consistently meet plant objectives and

deliverables. This position ensures that high performance teams work collaboratively in the decision making processes and

that the decisions are in alignment with plant goals and objectives, OSHA requirements and current Human Resources (HR)

guidelines. People engagement and involvement are critical in creating and sustaining a high performance team culture;

therefore, the Shift Leader will be responsible for leading by example and foster the development of individuals.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Plant Floor Supervision– Partners with HR in the hiring, training and performance management process for hourly workers

on the shift. Ensures that new hires understand the role expectations, how the role aligns to the vision and direction of the

company, and the performance goals and measurements used. Oversees and manages the new hire training process, and

ensures that new hire training is completed to a satisfactory level. Leverages established performance management, employee

development, and disciplinary process to get the best out of people. Prioritizes and assigns tasks and performs assessments

of daily work area to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.

Base Systems & Standard Work – Ensures technical compliance with OSHA requirements outlined in the safety manual and

other identified documentation with a focus on team discipline in the lockout/tag-out process. Supports the safety incident

reporting and investigation process. Supports the plant’s quality requirements and reaction plans within the Statistical

Quality Control system. Ensures that the team's production meets established standards and objectives for output and

staffing. Serves as the help chain for the team when problems or deviations occur. Drives effective problem solving at the

front-line level in a timely matter and activates the help chain when problems can't be resolved. Ensures resources are

managed and adjusted to optimize team performance. Drives continuous improvement activities within the team.

Employee Recognition & Engagement – Creates a high-performance, engaging work environment that fosters communication,

team work, and employee motivation. Understands and leverages the individual strengths of each employee in the

environment. Ensures that employees are involved in improving processes through creativity, problem solving and learning.

Emulates and leads using behaviors aligned with Fabri-Kal Values. Fosters connection with plant floor employees from day

one and ensures a caring, accountable, dependable, and inclusive environment. Understands the defined elements of

engagement and monitors the environment against them. Leads action planning sessions with the team that results in

improved engagement levels. Provides regular, timely, specific, and sincere recognition to employees which results in an

increase in behaviors that further improve the environment.

   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Re-establish Flow – Solves problems, allocates resources and utilizes defined help chains.

Motivating & Coaching Employees –Takes action that results in a high level of morale and motivation among team

members, raises heads off issues that might lower morale, works to improve and reinforce performance of others and

the team, coaches and supports employees in their development

Initiative – Evaluates, selects and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives

before being asked or required to do so. Digs beneath the obvious to get at the facts. Plans ahead. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in a technical field or in business preferred.    

Five (5) years of manufacturing experience and/or three (3) years of leadership experience preferred

Willing and able to work 6:30pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 schedule