Plant Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manufacturing
Company: Pactiv Evergreen
Location: Malvern
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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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. -46 miles south west of
Little Rock, Malvern is a city in and the county seat of Hot Spring
County, Arkansas. Founded as a railroad stop at the eastern edge of
the Ouachita Mountains, the community's history and economy have
been tied to available agricultural and mineral resources. -This
plant's manufacturing dates back to the 1920's. - From 1928-1964,
they were the International Shoe Company which produced textile
goods. In 1964 the plant was sold to Hot Spring County and from
1966-1971 the County leased plant to Curtis Mathes Company of AR
where it was used to assemble televisions. From 1971-1975, the
Plant was leased to International Technovation (Intech.), where it
manufactured foam products (Egg Cartons/Trays). - Then in
1975-1980, the Plant was leased to Western Foam Pak where it
manufactured foam products. - From 1980-1996, the plant operated
under the name of Amoco Foam Products and was purchased by Western
Foam Pak. - The plant was purchased by Tenneco Packaging in 1996. -
Pactiv then seperated from Tenneco Packaging in 1999. - Currently
the facility manufactures protein trays and pads, with
approxinately 350 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 Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean Manufacturing
reports to the Plant Manager and Operating Unit Continuous
Improvement Manager. The goal of this position is to demonstrate
maximum efficiency within a manufacturing facility. 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). -
-Essential Job Functions: - 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. -
Manage the CI budget within the facility to ensure projects are
returning maximum savings to the business by implementing cost
saving projects utilizing both Lean and 6 Sigma methodologies. -
Drive the implementation of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System
(PEPS) within the facility. - Develop a PEPS auditing strategy to
ensure growth and sustainability of the program. - Conduct weekly
and monthly presentations to group leaders and continuous
improvement leadership appraising overall site readiness levels and
capabilities. - Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in Safety,
Quality, Delivery and Cost. - Develop a facility Continuous
Improvement Strategy to include plan development, schedules, and
budgets for projects to improve existing processes. - Ensure
adherence to Lean Methodology, including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work,
Daily Management, Layered Audit Process and Business Plan
development to eliminate waste. - Has knowledge in the areas of:
5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving. -
Ensure all leadership team members are equipped with standard work
and trained to operate with a multitude of technologies and
business process changes. - Oversee all training at all levels of
staff in the PEPS methodology. - Partner with Operating Unit
Continuous Improvement Manager to ensure process improvement
projects are completed timely and on budget. - Improvement
orientation and training: Provide training for teammates and
ensures that the responsibilities are defined and understood and
oversees the lean projects. Teach others to lead improvement
efforts, including training on effective tools for successful
project leadership. - Metrics Definition and Development: Establish
metrics to monitor financial savings as compared to established
goals and targets. - Identify ongoing lean improvement: Identify
training needs of all leadership team members. Assist with
developing and implementing the required training. Qualifications:
Job Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a field related to
Business, Engineering or Packaging Industry. - 5+ years of lean
experience in various, complex manufacturing environment; dedicated
manufacturing Continuous Improvement experience preferred. -
Previous Supervisory or Management experience preferred. -
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Processes, Automation and SAP
strongly preferred. - Project management skills are required; as
they will often be required to work on several improvement projects
simultaneously, with very disparate groups of people within the
organization. - Must have Microsoft Office experience with advanced
Excel Skills. - Safety - Demonstrates a safety first mindset in all
situations.
Keywords: Pactiv Evergreen, Little Rock , Plant Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manufacturing, Executive , Malvern, Arkansas
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