

Diverse employees at Pactiv have rated Executive Team, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pactiv have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Pactiv employees are -8% more likely to recommend Pactiv as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Pactiv is rated below average by 187 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pactiv employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Pactiv’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Pactiv was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pactiv is rated C-
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Pactiv ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 97 Pactiv employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pactiv improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Good pay i guess thats all
What did you like most about the interview process?They make you feel comfortable on the interview.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Its a safety first type of environment.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Everyone here tries. Lack of training and lack of skills makes this place a blind leading the blind scenario
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Be...payed ..much .more... better...more .. benefits
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Hire stackers and lab technicians.
Pactiv manufactures and distributes food packaging and foodservices.
Exceed customer expectations in terms of service, quality, product development, and innovative technology. Assure continual growth and added value to our shareholders. Maintain a socially and environmentally responsible organization.
To acquire and retain profitable customers by exceeding their expectations for Quality, Service, and Value
Pactiv Corporate Values Teamwork. We use the knowledge and experience of the collective whole to accomplish goals. Continuous Innovation. We develop new ways to add value to our products and processes. Communication. ... Accountability. ... Customer Trust.
| Headquarter | Lake Forest, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | pactiv.com/ |
Pactiv competitors include Reynolds Consumer Products, dart container, and Tenneco. Pactiv ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pactiv compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

187 employees at Pactiv have reviewed Pactiv across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 187 Pactiv employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pactiv are not very pleased with their total compensation at Pactiv, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pactiv are generally satisfied with their team. 187 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Pactiv are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pactiv believe the environment at Pactiv is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pactiv is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Pactiv work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Pactiv are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pactiv is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Pactiv employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Pactiv 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Pactiv's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Pactiv employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. John McGrath’s employees rank Pactiv in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 50% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Compensation. McGrath is generally unpopular with Pactiv employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Pactiv’s competitors, John McGrath ranks below Reynolds Consumer Products CEO Lance Mitchell.
The Pactiv Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO John McGrath, CFO International Kelly Schneider, and Business Unit CFO Mike Schuette
John McGrath CEO / President
John McGrath serves as the CEO / President of Pactiv.
Kelly Schneider CFO International
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Mike Schuette Business Unit CFO
Mike Schuette serves as the Business Unit CFO of Pactiv, LLC. Mike started at Pactiv, LLC in Feb of 2015. Mike currently... read more
John Schwab Sr. Vice President, General Manager, Hefty Consumer Products
John Schwab serves as the Sr. Vice President, General Manager, Hefty Consumer Products of Pactiv.
Al Forbes VP Technology Development
Al Forbes serves as the VP Technology Development of Pactiv.
Bob Hollis VP Engineering
Bob Hollis serves as the VP Engineering of Pactiv.
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Brian Anderson Vice President Supply Chain
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How much do people at Pactiv get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pactiv is $119,842, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,390, or $52 per hour.
At Pactiv, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $226,002 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,675 annually. Average Pactiv salaries by department include: Communications at $237,932, Engineering at $173,371, Sales at $143,117, and IT at $114,983. Half of Pactiv salaries are above $108,390.
70 employees at Pactiv rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 209 ratings) while 66 employees at Pactiv rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Pactiv employees include job titles like Operations Manager, Financial Analyst, and IT Support Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Pactiv employees.
Last updated a day ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $209k | $209k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $251k | $251k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Pactiv score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing Pactiv in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Pactiv across various culture dimensions.
Pactiv's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Pactiv's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Pactiv's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Pactiv applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 67% | |
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Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 67% | |
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Mundelein | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Pactiv?
Pactiv CEO is John McGrath, their score by employees is 63
What is Pactiv eNPS?
The eNPS for Pactiv is -8
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Pactiv?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Pactiv?
The average salaries for Admin in Pactiv is 56k
Who are Pactiv competitors?
Pactiv main competitors are Reynolds Consumer Products, dart container, Tenneco