Job Details

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.

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (approximately 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles). The plant was founded in 1993, manufactures APET Containers, and has approximately 300 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) ###-#### or email ...@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, including a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and a company-wide Month of Action campaign. Through these initiatives, our employees are empowered to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we demonstrate our commitment to social responsibility and to Packaging a Better Future.

Salary range: A reasonable estimate of the current range is $109,000 - $182,000 + bonus + benefits. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Compensation decisions are based on facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits include 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Engineering, Extrusion, Maintenance, and Tooling departments, with a focus on maximizing production output, optimizing operational efficiency (OEE), and achieving established cost targets.

• Provide leadership for Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with the objective of maximizing production volume while achieving cost targets.
• Manage the capital budget and develop technical talent in the group.
• Ensure plant facilities and production equipment are properly maintained.
• Manage the plant Capital Budget and Engineering expense budget.
• Collaborate with plant technical and operations resources to identify capital deployment opportunities.
• Responsible for CAR submission and coordination of capital activities.
• Responsible for hiring, salary administration, performance management including disciplinary actions, employee development and salary administration.
• Provide engineering support and resources to sustain plant production.
• Coordinate communication and implementation of manufacturing and technical initiatives.
• Manage the AOP budget, including technical group salaries, building and grounds, maintenance materials and utilities.
• Ensure environmental compliance and support plant safety programs.
• Responsible for the RTO process and for PSM, RMP and Title V processes and programs.
• Material management responsibility for raw material efficiency.
• Identify capital improvements to aid the plant in achieving AOP.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in maintenance within extrusion / thermoforming / stamping / converting.
• Knowledge of Lean / Tier processes.
• Track record of downtime reduction through process improvements and machine reliability.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.

Education And/or Experience Requirements:

• BS in engineering with 7 years in engineering field, demonstrated project and process management skills, and at least 5 years supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve various technical issues.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Operate tools and machinery with precision; perform maintenance tasks.
• Work in varied environmental conditions (hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy).
• Visual acuity to read technical documents and safety warnings; ability to perform detailed inspections.
• Respond to alarms and verbal instructions; wear required PPE.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing