What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Hoffmaster?
For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has been the trusted leader in premium single-use tableware and entertaining solutions. Our mission is simple: to elevate dining, entertaining, and baking experiences with convenient and sustainable solutions.
Our portfolio includes everything from high-quality napkins, paper plates, and baking supplies to paper straws and party decor. Whether it’s a catered event from a restaurant or family gathering in the comfort of your home, Hoffmaster products are designed to make moments easier, more convenient, and more memorable.
We Operate Through Two Divisions
Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hoffmaster has six locations across the U.S. and Canada, giving us the scale and reach to serve diverse customers.
At Hoffmaster, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact. We are proud to offer a supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity, a strong customer focus, and drives continuous improvement.
When you join Hoffmaster, you become part of a company with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we’re shaping the future of dining and entertaining experiences.
Hoffmaster is committed to responsible growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing and distribution network. We’re looking for a Production Manager who will lead daily operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive Lean-based improvements that strengthen efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance. In this role, you’ll support our goal of delivering an effective production and distribution system that meets customer demands by eliminating waste, shortening lead times, reducing costs, and building team capability, even in variable or challenging economic environments. You’ll work collaboratively across Hoffmaster sites to share best practices and leverage synergy opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
At Hoffmaster, our Core Values and strong sense of Integrity guide how we work and lead every day. The Production Manager will embody these values by prioritizing Safety in all production areas, fostering Teamwork through collaborative leadership, and maintaining a strong Customer Focus by ensuring efficient, high-quality output. This role requires Ownership of operational performance, Initiative to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, and Creativity in developing Lean solutions that strengthen plant performance and support Hoffmaster’s long-term operational goals.
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At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com!
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Our portfolio includes everything from high-quality napkins, paper plates, and baking supplies to paper straws and party decor. Whether it’s a catered event from a restaurant or family gathering in the comfort of your home, Hoffmaster products are designed to make moments easier, more convenient, and more memorable.
We Operate Through Two Divisions
- Consumer Division – Focused on serving major retailers and club stores with our trusted products for end users and consumers.
- Foodservice Division – Serving restaurants, bakeries, hotels, hospitals, colleges & universities, and more with premium single-use solutions.
Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hoffmaster has six locations across the U.S. and Canada, giving us the scale and reach to serve diverse customers.
At Hoffmaster, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact. We are proud to offer a supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity, a strong customer focus, and drives continuous improvement.
When you join Hoffmaster, you become part of a company with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we’re shaping the future of dining and entertaining experiences.
Hoffmaster is committed to responsible growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing and distribution network. We’re looking for a Production Manager who will lead daily operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive Lean-based improvements that strengthen efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance. In this role, you’ll support our goal of delivering an effective production and distribution system that meets customer demands by eliminating waste, shortening lead times, reducing costs, and building team capability, even in variable or challenging economic environments. You’ll work collaboratively across Hoffmaster sites to share best practices and leverage synergy opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide coaching and development to direct reports, building technical capability and strengthening their ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams.
- Reinforce Hoffmaster’s vision, values, and cultural expectations.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of the organization—upward, downward, and cross-functionally.
- Set clear performance expectations, delegate effectively, and hold teams accountable for results.
- Demonstrate strong organization and time-management skills while modeling professional behavior and a positive attitude.
- Ensure the safety of all associates within areas of responsibility and across the manufacturing facility.
- Identify problems and ensure the proper problem-solving approach is followed, driving resolution that supports both company and team objectives.
- Manage projects using formal project management tools and methodologies.
- Lead Lean manufacturing events and train staff in Lean principles and methods.
- Create performance improvement plans and measure results against established goals.
- Maintain a strong process orientation and focus on results.
- Understand all processes within the assigned area, including basic knowledge of financial measures.
- Use the company ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite effectively.
- Oversee all activities within the facility, including non-production functions such as maintenance and distribution.
- Achieve department objectives for output, efficiency, and uptime.
- Communicate production goals and metrics to Department Managers and Leads.
- Support on-shift crew leader development.
- Follow and maintain all Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP standards.
- Strong leadership capability, with the ability to set expectations, coach effectively, build strong teams, and drive accountability.
- Experience developing employees through on-the-job training and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
- Excellent active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead projects using structured project management approaches.
- Self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement and waste elimination.
- Quality-focused mindset, meeting expectations for internal and external customers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience applying formal problem-solving methods.
- Ability to build consensus, influence others, and gain support for initiatives.
- Competency with ERP systems (LX preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in paper or film converting or printing industries is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualifications required.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
At Hoffmaster, our Core Values and strong sense of Integrity guide how we work and lead every day. The Production Manager will embody these values by prioritizing Safety in all production areas, fostering Teamwork through collaborative leadership, and maintaining a strong Customer Focus by ensuring efficient, high-quality output. This role requires Ownership of operational performance, Initiative to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement, and Creativity in developing Lean solutions that strengthen plant performance and support Hoffmaster’s long-term operational goals.
#HGISalary2920
Let’s connect!
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com!
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.