Process Technician

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 TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

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Responsibilities

· Engineering support for the Conyers manufacturing processes.

· Establishes, coordinates, and directs extrusion and thermoforming process improvement

initiatives.

· Provides technical operations support for extrusion and thermoforming manufacturing

problems. Develops and leads process-improvement initiatives to address specific issues as

they arise.

· Develops OEE and quality improvement plans with the plant leadership team to meet Pactiv

targets.

· Assists in the management of the capital budget and development of the technical talent in

the group.

· Responsible for CAR development and follow-up through the submission/approval process

and coordination of capital activities.

· Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals

(SQDCP).

· Coordinates with changeover teams

· Leads the team for completion of safety awareness topics and works for the reduction of

triggers for unsafe behaviors. Corrects safety related issues and leads investigations on

safety related topics.

· Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).

· Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and generating a list of ideas for annual

plant operational improvement.

· Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for

sustainment.

· Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions daily.

· Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to

safeguard goal attainment.

· Uses metrics for accountability to mark improvement or need for improvement.

· Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production including assisting

with plant facilities and production equipment maintenance.

Skills and Competencies

· Lean methodologies or continuous process improvement required.

· Technical experience to include process support and working/hands-on knowledge of foam

extrusion and thermoforming on a large scale

· Must be results oriented with a high energy level for process and performance improvement; impatient with the status quo in the facility and willing to invest the time and effort necessary to facilitate changes.

· Demonstrated collaborative ability in dynamic organizational environments.

· Autocad proficiency is a plus.

· Strong analytical skills using standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate holding improvement gains.

Qualifications

5 years of plant experience in technical and management roles - well versed in all facets of

plant operations and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety

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