Materials Manager

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

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 [email protected].

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the Materials Department. Develops and implements supply chain plans that affect the production, distribution, and inventory of finished products to enhance product flow.
• Collaborates with production and asset care and other departments to develop plant scheduling to optimize schedule compliance and on-time, in-full delivery
• Ensures inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Manages Warehouse Operations at the plant – scheduling, material handling, shipping and receiving
• Monitors material usage and develop plans to improve production variances with operations
• Liaisons with procurement, operations and IBP on MRP process.
• Supports the monthly S&O process.
• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, procedures, training.
• Ensures quality & cost control.
• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates.
• Maintains appropriate, accurate records and prepares reports.
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers. Meets deadlines. 
• Ensures adherence to all safety requirements and 6S. Fosters a safety culture.  Conducts plant wide Gemba walks weekly to monitor 6S, safety, and food safety compliance
• Ensures compliance to quality and audit requirements
• Ensures compliance to PEPS (continuous improvement system). Supply Chain Lead
• Ability to problem solve, determine root cause and establish cause and effect relationships
• Engages employees and develops employees for next level roles.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS degree in supply chain planning, business, operations management, logistics or engineering with 4+ years previous experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control, manufacturing, procurement or distribution operations in a multi-facility environment.
• Effective communication skills, team building and demonstrated leadership skills at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail and sound judgement
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Typically has a particular area of specialty (replenishment, inventory control, logistics, etc.)
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced Excel skills required
• SAP and Blue Yonder proficiency preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to develop and deliver training.  Ability to manage projects

ADA Essential Functions - Must be able to:

• Ambulate independently in a manufacturing environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens.  Data entry.
• Hear and respond to safety warning devices and alarms

  Attempts will be made by the company to reasonably accommodate candidates who have Substantial Limiting Major Life Activities. 

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