Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

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.

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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.

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.

Purpose of the Job:

Supervising the hourly production employees on shift in order to meet the safety, environmental, production, quality, and cost goals of the department, as well as to meet customer delivery dates. Overseeing employee training, enforcing all rules, policies and procedures, administering disciplinary action when required, and verifying/approving work hours and pay rates utilizing timekeeping systems. The Team Leader is responsible for the safe and productive operation of the entire plant during the off-shift hours. They may have to work different shifts, including overtime, to include weekend work, with their hourly team. They report directly to the Production Manager and have full accountability for the safety, productivity, and quality on their crew.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all employees are knowledgeable of and adhere to Pactiv-Evergreen safety policies and procedures, as well as OSHA
2. Organize, manage, and direct the activities of employees assigned on shift to meet production goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Verify and approve work hours and pay rates utilizing approved timekeeping systems.
3. Responsible for effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through timely and effective problem resolution. Ensure hourly employees have proper training and tools to meet department goals.
4. Responsible for holding First Step Meeting in the Grievance procedure.
5. Responsible for handling overtime, holiday, seniority, etc. per the bargaining agreement.
6. Meet production goals by balancing quality, productivity, performance, cost, safety, environmental, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas of the department.
7. Work with other departments, shifts, and direct reports to achieve positive team attitude among crews and peers.
8. Check work areas for safety hazards, communicate the status of orders, schedule departmental clean-ups, and communicate with Quality Assurance Manager concerning all issues affecting quality (side seams, skiving issues, mixed loads, etc.).
9. Provide products and services that consistently meet the mutually agreed upon specifications of both our internal and external customers.
10. Ensure administration and adherence to all requirements of SQF
11. Implement and maintain quality systems that ensure procedures and processes are in place to provide products that meet manufacturing specifications and customer requirements; provide tools for educating team members on quality standards and specifications for packaging; standardize quality test procedures and interpretation of results throughout the division; create a foundation and mechanism for process monitoring and continuous improvement.
12. Involve team members in continuously improving the quality of our products and services, and the efficiency of operations and staff activities throughout the business.
13. Lead quality improvement activities within their respective organizations.
14. Responsible for assuring that the products produced within each manufacturing facility are safe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and international laws, regulations, and guidelines.
15. Responsible for compliance with and adherence to all established good manufacturing practices, food safety plans and all applicable regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications: Education, Skills and/or Experience Required:

1. High energy, with exceptionally strong work ethic
2. High trust, integrity above reproach and character that reflects company values
3. Bachelors degree, engineering/technical degree desired
4. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
5. Supervisory skills, maturity, and sound judgment
6. Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a sense of empathy
8. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
9. Strong team player, able to think and act in ways fully supportive of other team members
10. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product
11. Knowledge of business and management principles
12. Demonstrated knowledge and high level of computer skill and familiarity
13. Knowledge of Food Safety Requirements
14. Ability to interpret and administer the SQF Code
15. Other duties as required

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, squat 8 to 12 hours a day
2. Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment
3. Must be willing to work on manufacturing production floor
4. Standard office duties apply

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pactiv-Evergreen is an equal employment opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.

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, pleasecall (847) 482-4320 or email [email protected].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

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