Senior Process Technician - Kalamazoo, United States - Pactiv Evergreen

Description

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

140 miles west of Detroit and 50 miles south of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo is a city in southern Michigan. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum offers science, technology and history exhibits, plus a planetarium. American and European art form the core collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. To the south, the Air Zoo museum features vintage aircraft, flight simulators and rides. The multi-use Kalamazoo River Valley Trail runs through the city, linking parks and nearby communities.

The Pactiv Evergreen Kalamazoo Converting Facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with easy access to the beautif Great Lakes region and the cities of Chicago and Detroit. Opened in 1952 and employing 175 team members, the facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of national and regional brands, primarily supplying important dairy nutrition to schoolchildren throughout the US.

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 or email

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.

Job Description:

Responsible for working with Production Shift Leaders and shift Process Technicians to resolve ongoing problems, provide technical training to Process Technicians and/or Operators, support set-up in bringing lines into production, work with corporate engineers on new product development and R&D trial requests, and work with Process Engineers to maintain accurate and up-to-date process sheets. All appropriate information needs clearly and accurately communicated whether by emails, reports, or meetings.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Mission Oriented- able to work level up and down to accomplish OEE/lbs and able to prioritize lines running.

· Lead efforts on the production floor to develop improved process capabilities by reviewing data, contributing to programs, looking at new technologies and acting upon the findings.

· Lead plant programs to improve process capabilities for existing jobs.

· Provide process input to new product development teams: By working with corporate engineers on new project development, lead plant startup of these jobs and develop stable process conditions.

· Develop and conduct training programs for line operators and process technicians.

· Develop, implement and execute programs to improve overall product quality and line efficiencies.

· Work with material suppliers on understanding material behavior throughout the whole process.

· Exhibit the ability to work (troubleshoot) within a minimum of two forming departments within your home facility.

· Ability to perform all tasks to a higher standard than a Process Technician can do.

· Ability to coach, train, and direct on shift Process Technicians and Operators as technical lead. Production Shift Leaders will still be responsible for final decisions and elevations.

· Ability to develop and maintain periodic training for Operators and Process Techs for both at the line and classroom trainings.

· Perform monthly 121's with Process Techs and higher-level OP's (Lvl's 3-5).

· Clearly document all findings and data gathered while working on projects and improvements, with clear communication via reports, emails, and meetings

· Update, review and manage process sheets within a work group

· Lead by example in approach and decision making that lead to higher Operational Efficiency Effectiveness.

· Prioritize Safety and Quality all the while achieving targeted production lbs.

· Weekend rotational – on-call to support team in functions of filling a position, setup related tasks, working a breakdown when team hits a roadblock.

· Flexible schedule for coverage with adjoining shift SPT's (extend/start early by half shift) when production is not stable.

· Scheduled to support successful start-ups from plant outages.

· Succession Planning- rotation of Process Techs to fill during vacation for self; plan to cover tasks for Process Engineers when on PTO (Paid Time Off).

· Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Communication/Teamwork:

· Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team.

· Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure.

· Be the plant expert in fields of our work, whether it is extrusion, thermoforming or OMV, etc.

· Able to quickly isolate solutions and house in Base systems to avoid repeat mistakes that have a positive impact on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Safety:

· Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Quality:

· Ability to develop and maintain processes that are compliant with all internal and external quality and product safety requirements.

Training:

· Demonstrates ability to develop and deliver training as required.

Technical Knowledge:

· Demonstrates knowledge of company specific product, material and/or production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities.

· Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.

· Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.

Operate Equipment:

· Ability to operate thermoforming equipment and peripherals.

Maintain Records:

· Ability to accurately record and maintain information as required.

Maintenance/Repair:

· Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities.

· Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and efficiently identify appropriate courses of action.

Project Management:

· Ability to provide direction and training support during project introduction with manufacturing team.

· Demonstrates thorough understanding of NPD process.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Pactiv leadership – Litmos

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Four-year technical degree or minimum 5-8 years relevant experience (or similar combination of education and experience)

· Experience in plastics processing, including forming and extrusion required

· Knowledge of both conventional and OMV equipment and processes required

· Experience working with machinery

· Experience in analyzing and solving problems

· Strong analytical skills with a high level of initiative and trouble shooting skills

· Teamwork skills

· Excellent planning, organization, and assessment skills

· Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints

· Good verbal, written and presentation skills

· Leadership skills are a must

· Ability to work under pressure

· Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, Pactiv's ERP (Enterprise Resource Program) system, etc.) required

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens

· Hear safety warning devices and alarms

· Possess adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.