Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Corrugated Converting Box Professional to join our Corporate Analytics and Improvement team as a Technical Manager. The Technical Manager will provide subject matter expertise in either Maintenance, Reliability, and/or Operations for our Corrugated Box & Converting operations in the U.S. This position will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager and is remote with travel at least 75% of the time.
Job Responsibilities
- Model safe work practices and leadership characteristics consistent with Hood Container Guiding Principles (Care, Serve, Evolve, Empower, & Trust)
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Maintenance, Reliability, or Operational Best Practices
- Lead data analysis to identify areas for business improvement, including equipment, processes, systems, or other elements of the business
- Develop strategic and tactical plans to achieve measurable improvements around safety, quality, productivity, reliability, waste, and costs
- Lead, coach, and mentor employees to utilize continuous improvement tools, such as Lean Manufacturing, statistical analysis, scientific thinking, root cause analysis, and standard work
- Lead on-site troubleshooting and diagnostic events, partner with leadership to develop project road map and key milestones for sustainable practices
- Communicate findings, action plans, and status updates to multiple levels of the organization (including VP of Operations)
- Effectively engage other subject matter experts, site leaders, operators, and OEM/Vendors
Requirements:
- Demonstrated expertise in Corrugated Industry, preferrable experienced with diverse converting equipment
- Experiencing using a process approach to make operational improvements (E.g. Speed Trials, Set Up Reductions)
- Experience using & educating others on how to use Lean Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement is preferred
- Proven experience in training related to best practices, processes, procedures, computer applications
- Experience collaborating with other Subject Matter Experts
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, and to prioritize those tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience preferred in auditing and corrective action planning
- Ability to travel at least 75% of the time (U.S.)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to learn software systems quickly
Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:
- Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, an annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy. Check out more detailed information on our benefits via www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits
- Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career and ability to be mentored by industry experts.
- Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
To learn more check us out at www.hoodcontainer.com or on Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube).
Skills Required
- Demonstrated expertise in the corrugated industry
- Experience with diverse corrugated converting equipment
- Experience using a process approach to make operational improvements, such as speed trials and setup reductions
- Experience using and educating others on Lean Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement
- Experience training others on best practices, processes, procedures, and computer applications
- Experience collaborating with other subject matter experts
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with auditing and corrective action planning
- Ability to travel at least 75% of the time within the United States
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to learn software systems quickly
What We Do
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers. Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders. Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
