Operations Director - Chicagoland - Pactiv Evergreen

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.

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.

Director of Operations

Candidates to be located in the Chicagoland area or a commutable distance to Chicago.

The Director of Operations position has overall responsibility for manufacturing locations in the Food & Beverage Merchandising Business Unit. The role will provide oversight to 5-7 Operating Units (OU), including manufacturing plants across the United States. The role reports to the VP – Operations, Food & Beverage Merchandising. 

Responsibilities

· Establish employee safety as the top priority across the Operating Unit.

· Build an Operating Unit culture based upon operational excellence by relying upon standardized systems, reliable equipment performance and adherence to process (as defined by the Pactiv Evergreen Production System).

· Apply principles of lean manufacturing, as appropriate, to improve key business metrics across the Operating Unit via continuous improvement advancements, waste elimination (first pass yield and Kaizen) and root cause analysis.

· Optimize Operating Unit performance (overall equipment efficiency/OEE) by maximizing labor efficiency while at the same time minimizing scrap and achieving the required product quality.

· Partner with commercial and R&D staff to identify opportunities for improvement in cost of manufacturing and product performance.

· Direct the Operating Unit management teams by empowering, enabling and developing people to work effectively together as teammates.

· Ensure a collaborative culture is established across the Operating Unit where employees are held accountable while at the same time coached and encouraged to reach their full potential.

· Build and maintain a strong team of Operating Unit leaders through the effective use of recruiting, training, and development of the leadership bench.

· Develop a clear operational strategy for each manufacturing plant in the Operating Unit in support of the Operating Unit operational goals that is fully aligned with the overarching business unit priorities.

· Communicate the business vision and direct the change management effort across the Operating Unit.

· Develop strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization including the plant management teams, Business Unit management team and the Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

· A BA/BS degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is required. MBA preferred.

· A minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in Operations within a highly-respected manufacturing organization. Multi-plant management experience is required.

· Successfully implementation of operational strategies and initiatives that have improved operational performance and bottom-line profitability.

· High-energy with a creative approach to problem solving, possess strong analytical skills, and be a team player with exceptionally strong leadership skills.

· Excellent judge of talent with a proven track record of attracting top performers and mentoring employees as their careers advance through the organization.

· Ability to multi-task effectively while working across multiple layers of the organization. Proven ability to juggle multiple issues simultaneously, identifying appropriate level of priority and resource allocation.

· Ability to function as a strategic thinker without losing site of the critical details is required.

· Ability to travel up to 70%

Benefits: 

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

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