Shipping Supervisor - 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.

Macon lies near the state's geographic center, about 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname, "The Heart of Georgia." Macon has an estimated population of 153,159. Macon is served by three interstate highways: I-16 (connecting the city to Savannah and coastal Georgia), I-75 (connecting the city with Atlanta to the north and Valdosta to the south), and I-475 (a city bypass highway. Macon is The Cherry Blossom Capital Of The World. The Ocmulgee National Monument is located in Macon, it has large Native American earthen mounds from around 1000 A.D., and its museum displays artifacts spanning thousands of years. Macon also has the Tubman Museum that exhibits African-American art, history, and culture, including a giant mural and the Inventors Gallery. Macon’s musical roots are deep. Macon is also home to the former Capricorn Records, the music label that initially signed the Allman Brothers Band. Little Richard also has a history in Macon, and fans can visit the Tic Toc Room (now an upscale restaurant) where he used to perform in downtown Macon. Macon is Not Too Big And Not Too Small. We're Just Right  As the fourth-largest city in Georgia, Macon has plenty to offer but doesn't have the congestion and pollution that larger cities have. Traffic is never too bad, restaurants are never too crowded, and it's still a town where people will stop to talk on the street or wave from their cars. 

The Macon plant was built in 1967. It manufactures egg cartons, lunch trays, and shake trays. The Macon plant has approximately 218 employees. Macon was awarded World-Class Safety in  2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Macon also received the Operational Performance Plant of the year in 2015 and 2016 and Food Plant of the Year in 2016. The Macon plant has recently reached out to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and will be collecting canned and dried goods for the less fortunate.

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.

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.

Job purpose:

The Shipping Supervisor role is responsible for managing and leading the Shipping department to ensure quality, safety and accountability of people and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

· Coordinates with plant scheduling to ensure on time shipment of orders.

· Communicates with customer service to ensure that customers are updated with accurate order information.

· Ensures the balancing of the load schedule.

· Collaborates with third party logistics shuttling services for movement of trailers and finished goods.

· Manages the inventory movement within warehouses and outbound.

· Leads daily and mandatory staff meeting.

· Ensures accountability of staff to safety, quality, and standards.

· Addresses employee and leadership concerns and inquiries and assist in developing solutions.

· Gathers and reports shipping information to appropriate levels of leadership.

· Supports safety, quality, and production initiatives to achieve goals.

· Conducts inventory audits.

· Attends and actively participates all assigned and mandatory meetings.

· Recognizes and rewards employees.

· Keeps accurate and timely records of enterprise systems.

· Manages labor resources according to forecasts.

· Daily completes all work requirements listed in their Leader Standard Work.

· Maintains excellent housekeeping standards to maintain a safe work area.

· Maintains effective communication with operators and plant supervision.

· Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.

· Maintains excellent safety record.

· Maintains excellent attendance record.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Experience

Experience required:

· At least three (3) + years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

· At least one (1) to 2 (2) years of warehouse, transportation, and/or logistics experience, preferred.

· Inventory management experience.

· Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Shipping Supervisor position:

· Interpersonal skills.

· Active listening skills.

· Demonstrated leadership ability.

· Ability to work in a self-directed position and a self-started.

· Conflict resolution and management.

· Proficient in basic computer operation and data entry; some experience with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams and warehouse management systems.

· Effective decision-making.

· Effective oral and written communication skills.

· Detailed oriented.

· Time management.

Physical requirements

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

· Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)

· Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)

· Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)

· Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (frequent)

Working conditions

An individual that works in the Shipping Supervisor position:

· Must be physically able to work in a hot/cold environment.

· Must be forklift certified.

· Must be physically capable of performing essential job duties.

· Must be able to lift 30 pounds on a frequent basis.

· Maintain an excellent driving record and have a personal vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or BA/BS in business, manufacturing or related field, preferred.

Leadership Development and/or certification is preferred.

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.

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