Covington, GA, US
7 days ago
Processing Engineer Thermoforming
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Processing Engineer Thermoforming Job Locations US-GA-Covington ID 2024-26502 Category Engineering Position Type Full Time Pay Type Salaried 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.

 

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.

 

The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.

 

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.

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 Summary:

The position is a Plant Engineer who will provide equipment process (extrusion and thermoforming) support, managed projects related to new equipment and/or upgrades and work productively with an established work force. Roughly 30 employees report directly to this position. Financial acumen for data analysis of trends and tendencies, tenacity in the performance of the tasks within the role, and continuous improvement (Lean Management) are part of the requirements for this position. 

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

 

Essential Job Functions

Engineering support for the Covington Manufacturing processes.Direct supervision / management over a team of roughly 7. 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).Provides over site and management of Changeover teamsLeads 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.Provides support to the maintenance department as needed. 

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s in Engineering – Strongly preferred5+ 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.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.ACAD proficiency 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. 

 

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