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Sr. Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
Romeoville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager, Logistics reports to the Continuous Improvement Director, Logistics, and oversees CI initiatives for multiple facilities within the PTVE logistics network. This leader develops and implements strategies aligned with the overall logistics vision and is responsible for driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance across their region. They will achieve results through effective leadership, staff development, and a relentless focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Technical / Tactical :

  • Lead and implement process improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable, long-term benefits across the logistics network.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize existing processes and workflows.
  • Continuously monitor operations to ensure efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate lean and CI activities such as Kaizen events, standard work implementation, and root cause analysis.
  • Deliver training to team members on lean methodologies, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and project leadership skills.
  • Establish and track performance metrics to quantify financial savings and operational improvements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for core logistics modules, including automation and advanced functionality such as interleaving and cross-docking.
  • Present weekly and monthly updates to leadership, highlighting site readiness, project progress, and optimization opportunities.
  • Ensure facilities are equipped with standard operating procedures to manage technological and process changes effectively.
  • Drive PEPS (Pactiv Evergreen Production System) adoption to ensure consistency in operational excellence.

Leadership :

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring and developing team members.
  • Manage projects from conception through execution, ensuring timely delivery of results.
  • Address and resolve escalated challenges, maintaining a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Exhibit financial acumen by aligning improvement initiatives with cost-saving and operational efficiency targets.
  • Strategically align CI efforts with organizational goals, promoting a forward-thinking mindset.
  • Qualifications

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Experience : Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent improvement initiatives.
  • Skills :
  • Highly organized with exceptional multitasking abilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Smartsheet, and other project tracking tools.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Travel : Up to 50%.
  • Key Competencies

  • Safety Leadership : Demonstrates a safety-first mindset in all operational decisions.
  • Operational Expertise : Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and manage through complex challenges.
  • Team Leadership : Builds, motivates, and develops high-performing teams with diverse skillsets.
  • Strategic Vision : Balances immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals.
  • Collaborative Style : Encourages open communication and partnership across teams and stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking : Synthesizes information to address complex issues, challenging the status quo when necessary.
  • Results-Oriented : Maintains focus on achieving site growth, cost savings, and established performance targets.
  • Integrity and Ethics : Upholds the highest standards of honesty and accountability in all professional interactions.
  • Key Attributes

  • Adaptability : Quickly adjusts to new challenges and operational changes.
  • Learning Agility : Continuously seeks to expand personal and team capabilities.
  • Process-Oriented : Champions the implementation of best practices and efficiency improvements.
  • Interpersonal Skills : Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • This role is critical to driving the next level of operational excellence within the PTVE logistics network.

    Pactiv Evergreen is required by laws in many locations to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The compensation range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Pactiv Evergreen, 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. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $109,300 - $182,100.

    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.

    Salary : $109,300 - $182,100

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