Operations Leader — Lean Manufacturing & Scheduling

Hood Container Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations and drive improvements in production scheduling, shipping, and overall efficiency. You will partner with the Plant Manager to balance customer needs with manufacturing capacity and coach a cross-functional team.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 5+ years of leadership experience in production, scheduling, and/or shipping.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred; 5+ years in leadership/supervisory roles in Production, Scheduling or Shipping
• High energy and ability to wear multiple hats
• Independence, critical thinking, decision making, and people management skills
• Experience with 5S and Lean Methodology is a plus
• Strong communication with internal and external customers (verbal and written)
• Advanced proficiency with computer software essential

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and follow Safety policies
• Balance customer needs with plant production requirements with Plant Manager
• Develop client/vendor relationships to support CSR and Sales
• Participate in daily production meetings for scheduling, shipping, and inventory
• Monitor production and customer metrics to meet targets for output and on-time delivery
• Develop strategies to optimize production processes and reduce waste
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and corrective actions
• Assist with GMP and Quality training initiatives
• Ensure adequate inventory levels and timely delivery with CSRs and shipping
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings and understand P&L impact
• Coach and develop direct reports and identify high-potential employees
• Ensure timely performance feedback and appraisals

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Shipping

Production

Customer service

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

AmTech software

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations and drive improvements in production scheduling, shipping, and overall efficiency. You will partner with the Plant Manager to balance customer needs with manufacturing capacity and coach a cross-functional team.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 5+ years of leadership experience in production, scheduling, and/or shipping.