General Manager - Corrugator Plant

Hood Container Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation seeks a General Manager to oversee the Oldsmar (Tampa) and Jacksonville, FL corrugator and converting plants. You will lead 150+ non-union employees, guide day-to-day operations, and partner with senior leadership to achieve strategic goals.

You will manage budgets, drive improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while coordinating with regional leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience with increasing responsibility and at least 5 years in a management role.
• Financial management and budget knowledge with ability to analyze financial data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire plant operation including safety, manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, HR, and finance.
• Develop and manage the plant budget to meet volume and profitability goals.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with company strategy and local facilities.
• Develop and support local leadership to improve efficiency and engagement.
• Manage capital projects and build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Hood Container Corporation, we’re searching for a General Manager to oversee our Florida corrugator & converting plants in Oldsmar (Tampa) and Jacksonville, FL. As a General Manager, you will play a high-impact, critical role within the business, supporting 150+ non-union employees. Your plant team members will count on you to provide leadership during the day-to-day operation and will look to you for guidance to establish strategic plans and meet short- and long-term goals. In this role, you will report to the Regional Vice President for the respective region and partner with senior leadership to make an impact within the business and industry.

How You Will Contribute

• Model and advance our Guiding Principles & Leadership Characteristics amongst the team.
• Lead entire operation of plant including shipping & receiving, safety, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, customer service, sales, HR, and finance.
• Establish and manage plant budget to meet and exceed volume and profitability goals.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement plans that align with the vision and strategy of the organization and your local facility.
• Develop and support local leadership to maintain and improve plant efficiency.
• Continuously keep up to date on current organizational and industry knowledge / practices.
• Value safety as a top priority and work closely with safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.
• Support the “One Hood” integration initiative by work closely with business unit leaders to identify and implement improvements and advancements.
• Develop and manage all capital projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role.
• Financial management, capital management and budget knowledge as well as ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Ability to develop solutions that balance employees and the needs of the business.
• Demonstration of dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with all types of personalities.
• Adaptability is key as you will need to navigate and demonstrate flexibility in an environment that can be ambiguous and uncertain.

Why You’ll Love Working At Hood Container Corporation

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, a transparent annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you & your family healthy & happy. Check out our full benefits at www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you & your team unbox potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Make an Impact: As General Manager you have autonomy & ownership of your local facility to be agile & make a lasting impact.

Our goal is to be 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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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!