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Pactiv Evergreen

Plant Manager

Pactiv Evergreen, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States,


Pactiv Evergreen Plant Manager Downingtown, Pennsylvania Apply Now

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.ResponsibilitiesSummary:The Plant Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, EH&S, and Facilities at a given manufacturing plant in support of the AOP. The Plant Manager establishes local operating strategy, manages the manufacturing plant workforce, and interfaces as necessary with key internal customers. The Plant Manager will typically be responsible for a plant employee population of 200+ employees working in a 24/5 manufacturing operation.Essential duties and responsibilities:Cultivate a collaborative plant culture that encourages employee development, teamwork, and adaptability.Evaluate and develop the existing talent found within the manufacturing plant.Build an efficient manufacturing operation through the reliance on standardized systems, reliable equipment performance, and adherence to process.Apply principles of lean manufacturing, as appropriate, to improve key business metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination (1st pass yield and Kaizen), and root cause analysis.Optimize plant performance (overall equipment efficiency/OEE) by maximizing labor efficiency while minimizing scrap and achieving the required product quality.Partner with commercial and R&D staff to identify opportunities for improvement in cost of manufacturing and product performance.Head of the plant management team by empowering, enabling, and developing people to work effectively together as teammates.Ensure a collaborative culture is established throughout the Plant where employees are held accountable while being coached and encouraged to reach their full potential.Effectively communicate the business vision across all levels of the plant.Manage annual operating plan/budget & deployment of resources across the plant to deliver production commitments in key safety, quality, service, and cost target areas.Support internal customer groups to ensure attainment of profitability targets and delivery of finished products that meet customer quality expectations.Develop and execute the safety programs necessary to achieve and sustain a world-class safety record.Direct plant capital programs and expenditures to support strategic operational goals.Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.Manage operations through the use of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS).QualificationsRequirements:Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.5-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing dependent upon location size – preferably in a highly respected paper or consumer packaging manufacturing organization.Previous management/supervisory experience required.Preferred Skills:Strong financial aptitude.Experience implementing operational strategies and initiatives that have improved bottom-line profitability in a manufacturing environment.High-energy with a creative approach to problem-solving, possessing strong analytical skills, and being a team player with exceptionally strong leadership skills.Excellent judge of talent with a proven track record of attracting top performers and mentoring employees as their careers advance.Ability to multi-task effectively while working across multiple layers of the organization.Strategic thinker without losing sight of critical details.Experienced at applying the principles of lean manufacturing to improve key plant metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination, and root cause analysis problem-solving.This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and family care benefits.

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