Technical Manager - Corrugated Manufacturing

Hood Container Corporation; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Continuous learning

Caring & empowering culture

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation seeks a Technical Manager for Corrugated Manufacturing to join our Corporate Analytics and Improvement team. The role provides SME in Maintenance, Reliability, or Operations for U.S. Corrugated Box & Converting operations.

The position is remote with travel at least 75% of the time and reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager. The candidate will lead data analysis, develop strategic improvement plans, and mentor teams in Lean tools to drive safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Corrugated industry expertise with diverse converting equipment.
• Experience using a process approach to operational improvements (e.g., speed trials, setup reductions).
• Experience teaching Lean Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement.
• Proven training experience on best practices, processes, and software applications.
• Experience collaborating with other subject matter experts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time (U.S.).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to learn software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Model safe work practices and leadership characteristics consistent with Hood Container Guiding Principles (Care, Serve, Evolve, Empower, & Trust).
• Provide SME 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Excel

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Technical Manager - Corrugated Manufacturing

Full-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

Hood Container Corporationis 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 & EmpoweringCompany Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.