Job Description

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 .

**The Manufacturing Production Manager **works productively with an established work force, possesses financial acumen for data analysis of trends and tendencies, tenacity in the performance of the tasks within the role, and a passion for continuous improvement (Lean Management). The position is viewed as a stepping stone to becoming a Plant Manager within our organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).
• 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 on a daily basis.
• Typically manages approximately 300 employees including: temps, hourly associates, supervisors and other managers.
• 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.
• Effectively manages personal time for the completion of all assigned activities.
• Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
• Provide feedback up and down the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree preferred, in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business.
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience including 3+ years of experience managing large teams.
• Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process Improvement required.
• Experience with** Injection molding** manufacturing process is preferred.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods (FMEA, 5 WHY, Fishbone, A3) for root cause analysis problem solving and process improvement techniques (CAPA; corrective and preventive actions).
• Autonomous Maintenance and TPM experience is a plus.
• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience is a plus
• Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.
• Food packaging experience in a GFSI certified facility is a plus

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine

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