Operations Manager

Hood Container Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Industry impact

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead plant operations, balance customer and production needs, and drive process improvements across scheduling, shipping, and inventory.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP, and quality training, with responsibility for mentoring staff, managing performance, and improving on-time delivery. A 4-year degree and 5+ years of leadership are required. This is a hands-on, high-energy role in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in business administration or engineering.
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• 5+ years of leadership/supervisory experience, preferably in production, customer service, scheduling, or shipping.
• Experience with 5S and Lean Methodology is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations and balance customer and production needs.
• Drive process improvements in scheduling, shipping, and inventory.
• Develop relationships with customers and vendors to support CSR and Sales.
• Participate in daily production meetings to maximize resource use.
• Monitor production and customer metrics to ensure on-time delivery and efficiency.
• Develop strategies to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support safety, GMP, and quality training initiatives.
• Coordinate with CSRs and shipping to ensure adequate inventory and timely delivery.
• Attend weekly leadership meetings and understand P&L impacts.
• Coach and develop direct reports and identify high-potential staff.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Shipping coordination

Lean/5S

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

AmTech

Job description

The Operations Manager's key objective is to meet customers' needs while optimizing operational effectiveness. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for plant operations while driving process improvement initiatives associated with production scheduling and shipping.

Direct Reports:

Customer Service Manager; Shipping Manager; Planner/Scheduler

Position Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety and perform job duties in accordance with company Safety policies and procedures.
• Works in concert with the Plant manager to ensure an appropriate balance is maintained between customer and plant production needs.
• Develop strong client and vendor relationships were necessary in support of CSR's and the Sales team.
• Actively participates in daily production meetings to maximize resource use, including production scheduling, shipping, and inventory processes.
• Monitors production & customer performance metrics to ensure targets for output, efficiency, and on-time delivery are met or exceeded.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Drive and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer-related issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with all safety protocols, GMP, and Quality training initiatives.
• Collaborate with CSRs and shipping teams to ensure adequate inventory levels and timely delivery.
• Attends weekly leadership meetings; has a working understanding of P&L and how actions impact results.
• Coach and develop direct reports and identify high-potential employees for levels of greater responsibility and scope.
• Ensure performance feedback and appraisals are completed effectively and on time, rewarding and recognizing excellent performance while maintaining accountability.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, Business Administration or Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience including leadership/supervisory experience is necessary preferably in a management position with experience in Production, Customer Service, Scheduling, and/or Shipping
• You should be high energy and capable of wearing multiple hats
• Position will require a high degree of independence, critical thinking, decision making, and strength in managing a diverse group of people
• Experience with 5S and Lean Methodology is a plus
• Demonstrated management skills with people, processes, and time, along with the ability to manage multiple projects/assignments
• Advanced proficiency with computer software is essential, preferable in AmTech
• Must be process and results-driven with strong communication skills with both internal and external customers, verbal and written.

Why You’ll Love Working At Hood Container

• Competitive Pay & Benefits- www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you advance.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a collaborative team that values trust, honesty, and excellence.
• Industry Impact: Build a future in the growing and sustainable corrugated packaging industry.

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.

To learn more about us: To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.