Technical Manager - Corrugated Manufacturing

Technical Manager

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Corrugated Converting Box Professional to join our Corporate Analytics and Improvement team. 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, preferable 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.
• 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 & Empowering Company Culture:
  Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.