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:
Responsibilities: -In this role, you will be responsible for
monitoring and improving manufacturing results and engineering
processes as the -OPS Extrusion or Solid Sheet Thermo-Forming
Process Tech. -This hands-on role requires you to be knowledgeable
of manufacturing equipment, processing and troubleshooting. -Job
Duties include but not limited to:Provides on-call after hours
engineering support as required for 24 Hour Plant Manufacturing
processes.Establishes, coordinates and directs Extrusion and/or
Thermoforming process improvement initiatives.Provides technical
operations support for -Extrusion and/or Thermoforming
-manufacturing problems. Develops and leads process-improvement
initiatives to address specific issues as they arise.Develops OEE
and Quality improvement plans with the plant Leadership Team to
meet Pactiv targets.Assists in the development of the capital
budget project pool.Assists in the development of the technical
talent in the group.Provides technical support of Changeover teams
in order to optimize efficiency.Leads the team for completion of
safety awareness topics and works for the reduction of triggers for
unsafe behaviors. Corrects safety related issues and leads
investigations on safety related topics.Utilizes Plan, Do, Check
and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).Capable
of recognizing opportunities for improvement and generating a list
of ideas for annual plant operational improvement.Utilizes lean
methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily
coaching for sustainment.Utilizes operational data to make informed
decisions on a daily basis.Uses metrics for accountability to mark
improvement or need for improvement.Provides engineering support
and resources to sustain plant production including assisting with
plant facilities and production equipment maintenance.Assist
operations in the development of Operator & Sr. Operator Specialist
skills Qualifications: Qualifications: - - - - - - - - - -Ability
to create, and follow written procedures related to tooling /
equipment changeover(s), checklists, tooling maintenance, tooling
repair, tooling storage and retrieval and tool shop housekeeping. -
- - - - - - - - -Must be self-directed and reliable. - - - - - - -
- - -Must have acceptable work and attendance record: - - - - - - -
- - -Must successfully complete Senior Operator Specialist
certification. - - - - - - - - - -Must be able to interact and
effectively communicate with other associates in a team oriented
environment. - - - - - - - - - -Must be able to troubleshoot
process problems quickly and accurately in a fast paced
environment. - - - - - - - - - -Willing and able to provide off
shift technical support when required. - - - - - - - - - -Exhibit
ability to develop and audit process training materials and manage
operator qualifications training matrix.2-3 years of plant
experience in technical and supervisory roles (preferred) - - well
versed in all facets of plant operations and maintenance with a
strong emphasis on safety.Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process
Improvement desired.Technical experience to include process support
and working/hands-on knowledge of -Plastic extrusion and/or
thermoforming -on a large scale with demonstrated results. -
Keywords: Pactiv Evergreen, Mishawaka , Process Technician, Hospitality & Tourism , Kalamazoo, Indiana
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