Engineering Manager - Manufacturing - Pactiv Evergreen

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.

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. 

The Engineering Manager role is responsible for providing leadership and organization for Engineering, Maintenance, MRO and Quality with the ultimate objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.

The primary job duties and responsibilities are: 

• Manages the capital budget and develops the technical talent in the group.
• Assures plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• Manages the plant Capital Budget.
• Works with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.
• Submits Capital Asset Request and coordinates of capital activities.
• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production.
• Coordinates communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.
• Manages budget, which includes technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.
• Identifies Capital improvements that will assist the plant in achieving budget.
• Develops strong cross functional teams to allow for synergy across technical and operations groups.
• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.
• Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.
• Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED minimum requirement

• BA/BS degree in Engineering strongly preferred

• Demonstrated industrial maintenance experience.

• At least seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment and engineering field in a maintenance capacity.
• Demonstrated project and process management skills
• At least five (5) years of leadership and management experience.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Experience with 6S, A3 and other continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Maintenance Connection and SAP experience preferred.

An individual must have the following skills in the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager position:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic planning.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective data.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Detailed oriented.
• Organized.
• Proficient computer knowledge.
• Must be available on an on-call basis.

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

• Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)
• Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)
• Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)
• Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

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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