Plant Scheduler - Pactiv Evergreen : Job Details

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.

The plant is a 24/7 operation with about 175 employees. The building is approximately 150,000 square feet and produces molded fiber products. These products include egg cartons which are made from recycled materials and molded fiber hinged lid containers and plates made from virgin fiber.

The Plant Scheduler (production scheduler)focuses on the high-level management of production schedule for the plant. It is the main contact between the plant and corporate planning and is essential for corporate planning and plant operations alignment. Daily interdepartmental communication required to help the entire plant achieve established goals and KPIs. Key performance includes but not totally limited to safety, quality, and productivity, efficiency, on time shipments, inventory levels and financial results.

Essential Functions and scope of responsibility:

Create and maintain master production schedule on daily basis.

Communicate with corporate planning frequently for high-level planning of plant, production timing, and maintenance.

Ensure that every employee involved in the production process has a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.

Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.

Use labor and resources in the most cost-effective manner.

Facilitate MRP process and manage inventory levels.

Help rectify and/or reconcile output & financial differences and inaccuracies.

Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods.

Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting.

Production Schedule Requirements:

• Associates degree in supply-chain or related field, bachelor is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate respectfully, cordially, and freely with people (customers, employees, and vendors inclusive)
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with computers and applications.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • SAP Experience preferred.
  • Blue Yonder experience desired.
• Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable amounts of complex data.
• Change agent skill with enabling, change, strong influencing abilities.
• Must be available for on-call requests.
• Forklift certified.

Physical requirements:

This position is located in a manufacturing location. Physical requirements will include but are not limited to:

Standing for lengthy periods of time (frequent)

Sitting for extended periods of time (frequent)

Climbing up/down stairs/ladders/platforms (occasional)

Working in a manufacturing environment that includes periods of hot and cold weather, dust, noise above 85 dBA, occasional odors, and moving equipment (occasional)

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) ###-#### or email [email protected].

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.

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