Regional Transportation Manager, Logistics

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.

Located 28 miles south of Rochester, 70 miles west of Syracuse, and 85 miles east of Buffalo, Canandaigua is a city in Ontario County, New York. The population was 10,545 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ontario County. It is 32 miles south of the shore at Lake Ontario. Pactiv Evergreen Canandaigua, was founded in 1966, as a former Mobile Chemical plant. As one of Ontario County’s largest employers, for over 50 years we have focused on producing and distributing the highest quality food service and food merchandizing packaging products. We are committed to Food Safety and Quality and currently are certified to NSF standards. We are also committed to protecting our environment. The plant manages several environmental programs including air, water, waste and spill prevention.  The plant has received the Corporate Environmental Excellence Award from 2015 through 2019 in recognition of outstanding efforts in environmental programs.  

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage regional transportation operations to ensure efficient inbound shipment flows.
• Monitor and optimize trailer pool compliance, yard management, and detention/demurrage costs.
• Oversee live load/unload efficiencies across assigned facilities.

• Collaborate with suppliers and carriers to address compliance issues and improve service reliability.
• Support procurement negotiations to secure cost-effective and reliable carrier agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance using KPIs and address issues proactively.

• Track and report transportation KPIs such as detention costs, on-time delivery rates, and yard utilization.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Use tools like SAP, TMS, and YMS to maintain shipment visibility and ensure operational consistency.

• Implement standardized processes for yard and trailer management across the region.
• Lead initiatives to improve live load/unload and yard safety practices in collaboration with safety teams.
• Develop training materials and provide coaching to ensure adherence to regional transportation standards.

• Work closely with site operations, warehouse teams, and other departments to align transportation strategies with broader business goals.
• Partner with customer service and quality teams to resolve OS&D claims related to transportation.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local transportation regulations and internal company policies.
• Maintain safety protocols and address regulatory gaps proactively.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5-7 years of experience in transportation or logistics management.
• Proven track record of managing carrier relationships and optimizing transportation processes.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in logistics systems, including SAP, TMS, and YMS.
• Advanced data analysis skills using Excel, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Preferred: Experience in live load/unload operations and yard management optimization.

Core Competencies

Key Metrics for Success

• Reduction in detention/demurrage costs within the assigned region.
• Improvement in trailer pool compliance and yard efficiency.
• Increased on-time shipment rates and reduced delays.
• Successful implementation of standardized transportation processes across regional facilities.
• Measurable progress in regulatory compliance and safety adherence.

#LI-TM1