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Pactiv Evergreen Plant Manager in Covington, Georgia
Overview
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.
Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.
The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 400 Pactiv employees.
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.
Responsibilities
The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing, Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Schedule Compliance, SOX Compliance, Facilities, and Employee Welfare at a given manufacturing plant in support of the Annual Operating Plan. The Plant Manager works collaboratively with the local leadership team and Corporate to establish a local operating strategy, budget, KPIs, in addition to leading 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 400 employees working in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation.
The Plant Manager will report directly into the Director of Operations for the Foodservice Foam Operating Unit. With 5 sites in our Foam OU, the Plant Manager will have 4 peers with whom to partner and share best practices with.
Essential Job Functions:
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 an 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 at the same time 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.
Lead 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 at the same time coached and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Ability to effectively communicate the business vision across all levels of the plant.
Management of 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 product that meets 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).
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education:
BA/BS degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or a related field is preferred
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing dependent upon location size – preferably in a highly respected foam or consumer packaging manufacturing organization and 24/7 operation.
Previous management/supervisory experience required.
Travel Frequency - Occasional; less than 5% of time
Preferred Skills:
Strong financial aptitude.
The Plant Manager will have successfully implemented operational strategies and initiatives that have improved bottom-line profitability in a manufacturing environment.
The Plant Manager must be high-energy with a creative approach to problem solving, possess strong analytical skills, and be a team player with exceptionally strong leadership skills.
The Plant Manager must be an excellent judge of talent with a proven track record of attracting top performers and mentoring employees as their careers advance up through the organization.
Ability to multi-task effectively while working across multiple layers of the organization. Proven ability to juggle multiple issues simultaneously, determining appropriate level of priority and resource allocation.
The ideal candidate is a team builder that develops and drives high performance work teams aligned around the strategic operational initiatives of the manufacturing plant.
Ability to function as a strategic thinker without losing site of the 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.
Key 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 business.
Top Talent/Team Development - Has developed a personal coaching/mentoring relationship with direct 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.
Technical Acumen - Clear strength with the understanding of technical products, their development, design, and capabilities.
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 is required. Cost savings through improved efficiency is a critical focus area. A proven track record optimizing SG&A and working capital is also essential.
Collaborative/Decisive Style - Operates with a management style that encourages and facilitates open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders, both close and across the organization.
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 organization. Creates 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 leadership team on business vision and direction. A strategic thinker, capable of thought leadership with respect to product mix, pricing and profitability combined with the ability to communicate and translate these into actionable programs.
Ethics - Able to demonstrate unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Has demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior.
Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance, and achievement of established plant targets.
Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization, and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
Disclaimer:
The duties, responsibilities, and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be representative in nature and should not be construed as an exhaustive list.
Benefits:
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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Job Locations US-GA-Covington
ID 2024-25136
Category Operations
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried
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