Converting Superintendent

Hood Container Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Paid training and development

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Converting Superintendent to oversee the safety, quality, and efficiency of our converting operations. You will lead shift supervisors and empower them to excel, delivering strong results at one of our largest corrugated box plants.

You will collaborate with management, scheduling, accounting, HR, sales, and design teams to meet company goals, manage inventory and maintenance, and contribute to budgeting and planning for cost-effective

Qualifications

• Five or more years of supervisory experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience in a superintendent role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety & Quality: Uphold the highest safety standards and ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead & Inspire: Mentor, coach, and develop our shift supervisors, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Optimize Production: Oversee all aspects of the converting department, ensuring seamless operations and efficient resource utilization.
• Problem-Solve & Innovate: Tackle production challenges head-on, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with plant management, scheduling, accounting, HR, sales, and design teams to achieve company goals.
• Resource Management: Manage inventory, coordinate maintenance, and ensure adequate staffing to maintain continuous operations.
• Budget & Planning: Contribute to annual budget and capital planning, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Technical depth

Safety & Quality

Job description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving efficiency and fostering a high-performance team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a knack for solving complex production challenges?

If so join, Hood Container Chicago as a Converting Superintendent. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of our converting operations. You'll be the driving force behind our shift supervisors, empowering them to excel and delivering exceptional results at one of our largest Corrugated Box Plants within Hood Container.

What You'll Do

• Champion Safety & Quality: Uphold the highest safety standards and ensure consistent product quality.
• Lead & Inspire: Mentor, coach, and develop our shift supervisors, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Optimize Production: Oversee all aspects of the converting department, ensuring seamless operations and efficient resource utilization.
• Problem-Solve & Innovate: Tackle production challenges head-on, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with plant management, scheduling, accounting, HR, sales, and design teams to achieve company goals.
• Resource Management: Manage inventory, coordinate maintenance, and ensure adequate staffing to maintain continuous operations.
• Budget & Planning: Contribute to annual budget and capital planning, ensuring cost-effective operations.

What You'll Bring

• Proven Leadership: Five or more years of supervisory experience in the corrugated industry. Experience in a superintendent role is a plus.
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships.
• Problem-Solving Prowess: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of equipment design, capabilities, and cost control.
• Safety & Quality First Mindset: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and creating positive engagement in Quality Management Programs.

Leadership Attributes We Value

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Strong teaching and training abilities.
• Effective crisis management and emotional control.
• Excellent employee relations and conflict resolution skills.
• Confidence and professional demeanor.

Here’s Why You’ll Love Working At Hood Container

• Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience starting at $110,000, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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 decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!