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Pactiv Evergreen Inc

Regional Operations Director - Midwest

Pactiv Evergreen Inc, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446


OverviewAs the

Regional Director of Operations , you will lead a team of valued employees operating in multiple warehouse/distribution facilities, the largest of which is located in

Romeoville, IL . As a key leader at Pactiv Evergreen, you will develop and manage strategic initiatives that align with the 5-year Logistics Business Plan. In addition, you will be accountable for the operation of the facilities, including its financial results, customer delivery, safety, quality, equipment, inventory, labor, and productivity.

A successful candidate for this key leadership position will need to demonstrate their depth of supply chain knowledge and breadth of job experience in progressive levels of large warehouse operational management control. As a Director of Operations at Pactiv Evergreen, you will need to leverage your past experiences to drive a people-centric environment focused on value creation for our business partners. We are looking for a candidate who motivates their team to continually improve the organization and is recognized by previous employers as a valued contributor to the overall success of the company.

ResponsibilitiesEssential duties include:

Leadership

– Lead a team of talented warehouse professionals in the successful accomplishment of regional logistics and business performance goals.

Safety

– Build a best-in-class safety culture through employee engagement, commitment, communication, standard procedures, training, and trust.

Operations

– Improve tactical execution of daily business plans to meet cost and service requirements measured through standard key performance indicators.

People Development

– Create a culture of skills development, organizational alignment, and employee participation.

Principal Accountabilities:

Drive warehouse productivity and process improvements to achieve cost savings.

Accountable for regional achievement of KPI results.

Develop strategies to mitigate the impact of volume surges and capacity constraints.

Implement network optimization and product deployment plans.

Project ownership: develop and drive key network-wide initiatives.

Supply Chain cross-functional collaboration and engagement.

Develop leadership teams at each regional facility.

Work with site Operations Manager to review, understand, and manage site financials.

Ensure safety in the workspace by conducting safety audits and safety observations, documenting and addressing root causes of incidents and near misses, and encouraging a safety-oriented culture throughout the facility.

Act as a point of escalation for any problems, issues, or adjustments required to complete the operations plan and ensure on-time customer shipments.

Liaison to senior leadership, manufacturing facility, and corporate support staff.

Manage budget and forecast ownership for the region.

QualificationsEducational and Other Skill Requirements

BA/BS in logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.

Ten (10) years of working experience.

Demonstrated depth of supply chain and logistics knowledge.

Demonstrated breadth of job experience in progressive levels of large warehouse management.

Demonstrated operational process improvement focus.

Demonstrated ability to create strategies based on clear objectives aligned with actionable goals.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated exceptionally good leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and lead a large operation.

Demonstrated ability to influence business leadership and executives.

Proven success in improving operational KPIs and performance.

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus.

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP); SAP a plus.

Self-directed and demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues.

Demonstrated financial acumen.

System technology and data technology experience a plus.

Excellent problem identification and follow-through to issue resolution.

Working Conditions and EnvironmentDisclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

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.

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