Job Description

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 .

130 miles east of Des Moines, and 230 miles west of Chicago, Cedar Rapids is a city in eastern Iowa. The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art includes many works by native Iowan painter Grant Wood. Brucemore is an estate with acres of gardens and an 1880s mansion, which houses local history displays. Nearby, Bever Park has an ice rink, a pool and farm animals. The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library offers exhibits on the history and culture of 19th-century immigrants.

Pactiv Evergreen Equipment is located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with close proximity to Chicago. Initially begun in 1880 to service the dairy industry, EPE now manufactures gable-top carton filling machines, making Evergreen Packaging a fully vertically integrated carton provider for its customers. EPE has 170 team members and now has 1300 installed machines in over 50 countries.

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 [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.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

This position has the primary responsibility to review MRP and other requirements and also to schedule, release, and follow up on production orders that provide parts on time and support the master production plan and repair part requirements. This includes promising the delivery of parts to meet sales/service requirements. Identify internal bottlenecks, or PO delivery issues, and suggest possible action plan to the Resource Manager, Supply Chain Leads, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or the Purchasing Manager. Timely distribution of production orders to manufacturing.

Key Challenges:

· The internal environment:

o Continue to improve our available to promise integrity and data integrity by reviewing and acting upon the changing demands in MRP and checking the data accuracy in our business system.

o Control inventory costs through good inventory practices and following business rules.

o Reduce total lead time of production and repair parts.

o Maintain data integrity for inventory balances and production orders.

o Promote a positive attitude and motivation among fellow employees.

Scope:

· Responsible for ensuring assigned Materials activities and orders are completed as required supporting on-time shipment of equipment and parts to customers.

· Production order planning and scheduling as well as subsequent changes.

· Processing of Production Order Receipts and moving material to next order or stock location.

· Request Supply Chain Leads to expedite material needed for customer/production orders as required.

· Monitor progress of production orders to operation start and completion dates.

· Respond to Sales Service requests for special lead time completion dates.

· Track progress of “Less than lead time” or other key repair part production orders.

· Identify, investigate, and adjust inventory (if necessary) shortages from production orders and pick lists.

Knowledge and Experience:

· AA or AS degree in a business related field and/or 5-10 years of prior materials related experience.

· Must demonstrate excellent people skills, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Must be a team player and able to interface with all levels of internal and external customers worldwide.

· Must be self-directed, well organized, time management skills, and committed to customer service.

· Demonstrated knowledge of MRP and shop floor execution systems.

· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) experience

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