Plant Manager

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. Hazleton is in Luzerne County, scenic Northeastern Pennsylvania, two hours from Philadelphia and New York City. One of the best outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania, the region is robust with state parks, forests and ample public lands. The area is easily accessible via Interstates 80, 81, 84, and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located at the northern tier of Luzerne County. Hazleton is one of the area’s largest cities and has several colleges, universities, and public and private schools offering a variety of educational programs. Rich in history and in ethnic cultures, the region is filled with diversity. Local festivals and community parades occur throughout the year which celebrate many of these cultures. 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. 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: Position Overview:The Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing, Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Schedule Compliance, SOX Compliance, Facilities, and Employee Welfare at our Hazleton and Mountain Top facilities in support of the Annual Operating Plan. The Plant Manager works collaboratively with the local leadership team and Corporate to establish a local operating strategy, budget, KPIs, in addition to leading the manufacturing plant workforce and interfaces as necessary with key internal customers. The Plant Manager will typically be responsible for a plant employee population of 360+ employees working in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Plant Manager will report directly into the Sr. Director of Operations for the Foodservice Rigid Thermoforming Operating Unit. Skills· Cultivate a collaborative plant culture that encourages employee development, teamwork and adaptability.· Evaluate and develop the existing talent found within the manufacturing plant.· Build an efficient manufacturing operation through the reliance on standardized systems, reliable equipment performance and an adherence to process.· Apply lean manufacturing concepts, as appropriate, to improve key business metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination (1st pass yield and Kaizen) and root cause analysis.· Optimize plant performance (overall equipment efficiency/OEE) by maximizing labor efficiency while at the same time minimizing scrap and achieving the required product quality.· Partner with commercial and R&D staff to identify opportunities for improvement in cost of manufacturing and product performance.· Oversee the plant management team by empowering, enabling and developing people to work effectively together as teammates.· Ensure a collaborative culture is established throughout the Plant where employees are held accountable while at the same time coached and encouraged to reach their full potential.· Ability to effectively communicate the business vision across all levels of the plant.· Management of annual operating plan/budget & deployment of resources across the plant to deliver production commitments in key safety, quality, service, and cost target areas.· Support internal customer groups to ensure attainment of profitability targets and delivery of finished product that meets customer quality expectations.· Develop and execute the safety programs necessary to achieve and sustain a world-class safety record.· Direct plant capital programs and expenditures to support strategic operational goals.· Comply with all local, state and federal regulations.· Manage operations through the use of the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS). Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications) Education:· BA/BS degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience· Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing dependent upon location size – preferably in a highly respected consumer packaging manufacturing organization. Previous management/supervisoryexperience required.· Travel Frequency - Occasional; less than 5% of time Preferred Skills:· Strong financial aptitude.· The Plant Manager will have successfully implemented operational strategies and initiatives that have improved bottom-line profitability in a manufacturing environment.· Experience operating and partnering with a unionized workforce.· The Plant Manager must be high-energy with a creative approach to problem solving, possess strong analytical skills, and be a team player with exceptionally strong leadership skills.· The Plant Manager must be an excellent judge of talent with a proven track record of attracting top performers and mentoring employees as their careers advance up through the organization.· Ability to multi-task effectively while working across multiple layers of the organization. Proven ability to juggle multiple issues simultaneously, identifying appropriate level of priority and resourceallocation.· The ideal candidate is a team builder that develops and drives high performance work teams aligned around the strategic operational initiatives of the manufacturing plant.· Ability to function as a strategic thinker without losing site of the critical details.· Experienced at applying lean manufacturing tools to improve key plant metrics via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination and root cause analysis problem solving. Benefits:  This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits. #LI-TM1 #appcast