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
To learn more check us out at www.hoodcontainer.com or on Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube).
