Senior Process Technician
Company: Pactiv Evergreen
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: 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. -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 (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. Responsibilities:
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 Qualifications: 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.
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