Plant Manager - job 1 of 2

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.

64 miles south of Montreal, Canada, and just west of Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh is a city in and the seat of Clinton County, New York. The population was 19,989 at the 2010 census. The population of the unincorporated areas within the surrounding Town of Plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the combined population for all of Plattsburgh to be 31,859.

The plant was built around 1902, manufactures sustainable molded fiber products such as cup carriers, school lunch trays, plates, and bowls, and has approximately 125 employees. Plattsburgh has been awarded multiple safety and environmental awards over it's illustrious history within the community.

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

Job Duties:

· Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics, EH&S and facilities at plant. Establish local strategy, leadership of workforce and interface with key internal customer

· Responsible for a plant population of 250+ employees with high complexity and a 24/7 operation.

· Actively build a work environment that fosters operational, team and individual excellence by demonstrating effective direction, communication and people support behaviors.

· Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to plant staff and senior management.

· Management of annual operating plan and deployment of resources to deliver production commitments in key safety, quality, service, and cost target areas.

· Support internal customer groups to ensure attainment of EBITA targets and delivery of finished products to meet customer expectations.

· Provide direction to develop safety culture required to achieve and sustain world-class safety performance, including development and execution of effective safety processes.

· Responsible for developing annual operating plans, budgets, and detailed plans to deliver.

· Established track record of manufacturing accomplishments

· Competent in Lean Manufacturing execution, and process based continuous improvement. Provide direction to establish a culture of continuous improvement leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles.

· Direct site capital programs and expenditures to support strategic operations goals.

· Comply with all local, state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· BS/BA in Engineering or Business with 7 - 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations including management/supervisory experience required. Equivalent experience may be considered.

· Must have financial aptitude, analytical skills, proven management effectiveness.

· Have a progressive history of Lean Manufacturing within a manufacturing environment

· Management/supervisory experience required.

· Clear understanding of regulatory requirements required to manufacturing operations management

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