Sr. Process Technician

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.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.

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 stab