Manager, Continuous Improvement

Overview

The goal of this position is to demonstrate maximum efficiency across the network of manufacturing facilities, continuously assessing critical processes and systems in Pactiv Evergreen and implementing programs that will have long-term benefits. From these technical assessments, develop and implement targeted plans that address gaps in the facilities. As our manufacturing technology, automation and opportunity for optimization increase, we must transfer knowledge, network and leverage best practices within our manufacturing sites as we continue to develop a Lean Management System to run our facilities, as well as optimizing plant performance by ensuring a flawless implementation of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS).

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop plans, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve existing processes and to support the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS).
• Identify, prioritize and execute continuous improvement activities through standardization and consistency.
• Supports lean improvement process with techniques such as Kaizen.
• Identify cost savings through research or product requirements, manufacturing methods and equipment modifications.
• Improve manufacturing organization by analyzing workflow, space requirements and equipment layout with the goal of cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Bridge the gap between technical and operational teams, executing a range of CI solutions that move operations beyond current state to the next level of efficiency.
• Identify and manage resources, internal and external, that are needed to execute the targeted skills development.
• Has knowledge in the areas of: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving.
• Ensure adherence to Lean Methodology, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, Layered Audit Process and Business Plan development to eliminate waste.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to facilitate
• Strong organizational skills to include tracking, coordination across multiple programs, effective reporting of status and results to both Plant management and senior
• Experience working across multiple locations at one time
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), team building and demonstrated leadership skills with all levels in the organization.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Must have Microsoft Office experience with advanced Excel Skills.
• Safety - Demonstrates a safety-first mindset in all situations.

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Experience:

• 5 years of plant experience in technical or management roles

Travel:

• Occasional; less than 25% of time

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.

Conyers is an Atlanta suburb and the only city in Rockdale County, Georgia. The city is 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta and is a part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 15,195. The city is the county seat of Rockdale County. 

The plant was acquired by Pactiv in 2003, manufactures PET and Polypropylene Lids & ESL Trays, and has approximately 180 employees.  The Conyers plant was awarded Pactiv safety plant of the year 2018, Foodservice BU Environmental plant of the year 2019.

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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