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Site Industrial Engineer, Logistics
- Pactiv Evergreen (Covington, GA)
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Overview
The ideal candidate should have 2-10 years of experience working with the application of distribution material handling solutions, automation, and AGVs/AMRs in the distribution and warehousing space. Experienced in automation design considerations and volumetrics (SKUs, pallets, cases, cube, storage, truckloads, rates, velocity); and possess strong operational knowledge, good communication skillsand focus on customer order fulfillment.
Immediate focus on AGVs/AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). Support current AMR solution: develop metrics, technical liaison, streamline and optimize process. Work on the development of broader integrated solutions with other complementing technologies including pallet pick and put away systems, case picking, and automated pallet storage systems
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
+ Works as a Liaison between Distribution Operations, Engineering, and our Solutions and Equipment suppliers
+ Works with Distribution Operations to identify and validate potential process, system or layout changes to help improve product flow or productivity.
+ Acts as a subject matter expert on our current and new physical automation technologies and analyze operations and workflow
+ Make sure systems make the best-integrated use of workers, machines, materials, information, and energy.
+ Analyzes movement data to determine order profiles, storage media application, product slotting, velocity, SKU affinities, and ABC analysis
+ Work with vendors and engineering partners to identify operational equipment and automation solutions, build business cases, and recommends new technologies
+ Ideation of alternatives for process, equipment application, and system design to optimize end-to-end solutions and lower costs
+ Implement Continuous system improvements by coordinating the activities of vendors, internal resources and operations
+ Maintains responsibility for return on investment analysis and ensures that implemented systems are meeting designed goals.
+ Provide insight into our processes and functions that affect our direct and indirect operating costs
Project Management
+ Manages material handling vendors through design, scheduling, permitting, installation, commissioning, punch lists, etc.
+ Validates all equipment installation and function, including necessary testing of automated material handling equipment
+ Effectively over communicates relevant project information to Engineering and Operations leadership
+ Adhere to budget, schedule, design and coordinate a wide variety of logistics improvement projects
+ Oversee vendor performance (timing, schedule and budget)
+ Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support strategies
+ Help establish appropriate metrics and reports
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ BS degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain automation, or Engineering discipline.
+ 2-10 years of experience in multi-facility distribution operations preferred with varying degrees of automation solutions.
+ Strong leadership, communicationand interpersonal skills; demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
+ Experienced in warehouse data analytics, high analytical ability, skilled at analyzing and summarizing data, and the ability to clearly communicate, both written and verbally.
+ Travel up to 25%
**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 .
Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.
The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers, and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.
**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.
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**Job Locations** _US-GA-Covington_
**ID** _2025-27667_
**Category** _Supply Chain_
**Position Type** _Full Time_
**Pay Type** _Salaried_
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