Plant Maintenance Head

Step into the world of Pactiv Evergreen now proudly part of Novolex a preeminent leader in the manufacturing industry. At the heart of what we do is crafting innovative packaging solutions for the foodservice grocery and industrial sectors worldwide. Join us in our mission to engineer sustainable solutions by exploring more about us at .

Welcome to Kinston North Carolina a historic city known for its rich culture and community spirit awarded the All-America City Award in 2009. Here our bustling plant home to 350 employees crafts superior paper cups and cartons for an ever-evolving market.

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 or email

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In the role of Plant Maintenance Head you will be the maestro conducting the symphony of safety efficiency and innovation at our manufacturing facility. Your leadership will direct preventive and corrective maintenance building a team that thrives in a zero-harm environment. Can you inspire your team to reach new heights and manage our operations seamlessly We believe you can!

Core Duties:

Safety First

• Enforce compliance with safety measures and lead by example.
• Investigate incidents and guide safety improvements.

Team Development

• Grow and guide a 30-member maintenance team.
• Implement onboarding and professional growth programs.

Operational Excellence

• Orchestrate maintenance activities with precision.
• Manage CMMS systems and optimize plant processes.

Resource Management

• Control budgetary constraints and inventory management.
• Oversee critical equipment maintenance and enhancement projects.

Job Requirements:

We seek applicants with:

• A High School diploma or equivalent; an engineering degree is a bonus.
• 7 years in maintenance leadership.
• Competency with CMMS and office software; SAP and AutoCAD are advantages.
• Robust mechanical/electrical skills.
• Capability to handle physical tasks up to 50 lbs and a readiness to acquire a forklift license.

Proficiency in preventive maintenance planning and safety inspection is essential along with expertise in CAD technology.