Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)

Company: Pactiv Evergreen
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

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 30 miles north of Charlotte, Mooresville is a large town located in south western section of Iredell County, North Carolina, and is a part of the fast-growing Charlotte Metro area. The population was 32,711 at the 2010 United States Census.
The plant was built in 1966, manufactures cups, lids, and trays, and has approximately 600 employees. This plant was also awarded the Safety Plant of the Year and Food Service Manufacturer of the Year Award.
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:Job Summary: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).
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will report to the Plant Manager.
Essential Job Functions:

• 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:Job Requirements:
  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
  Preferred Skills
  
  • Proven ability to facilitate change.
  • Strong organizational skills to include: Tracking, coordination across multiple programs, effectivereporting of status and results to both Plant management and senior management.
    
    • Experience working across multiple locations at one time
    • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvementtechniques.
      
      • Effective communication skills (written and verbal), team building and demonstrated leadershipskills 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.
        • Leadership - A leader who will have instant credibility and is able to motivate, and retain wellqualifiedindividuals 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 intough situations, balancing intelligent risk with the need to secure the base of the plant business.
            
            • Top Talent/Team Development - Has developed a personal coaching/mentoring relationship withteams 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.
                
                • Cost Effectiveness - Broad-based process improvement leadership experience in complex businessesis essential. A proven ability to develop, lead, and culturally drive an environment of high
                  productivity and cost effectiveness. Cost savings through improved efficiency is a critical focus area.
                  
                  • Collaborative/Decisive Style - Operates with a management style that encourages and facilitatesopen dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders across the plant.
                    
                    • Critical Thinking - Able to work in uncharted areas. Capable of integrating and processing largeamounts 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 alllevels of the plant. Creates a 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 oncommitments, 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 Plant leadership team on plant visionand direction. A strategic thinker, capable of thought leadership with respect to people
                              management with the ability to communicate and translate these thoughts into actionable
                              programs.
                              
                              • Ethics - Able to demonstrate unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. Has demonstratedhigh moral and ethical behavior.
                                
                                • Results Driven - Ability to focus on plant growth, financial performance, and achievement ofestablished plant targets.
                                  
                                  • Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the plant, and fostersan 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.
                                    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, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other
                                    characteristics 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.
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