Plant Superintendent

Position Overview

This position is responsible for prioritizing the work of a team of machine operator, assistants and helpers to ensure department maintains profitable operational efficiencies, promotes a safe and proactive

work environment, and provides the training and development necessary for individual and collective success.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to provide quality products via on time
  
  

delivery to bring value to internal and external customers.

• Ensure the wellbeing of self and all employees in the manufacturing facility and
  
  

proactively address all safety concerns.

• Actively participate in the plant safety system
• Ensure Environmental procedures / practices are being followed.
• Coordinate and lead daily activities of the converting department in the areas of
  
  

safety, quality and maintenance. This requires both a focus on leadership as well

as the full utilization of information, procedures and methods to positively impact

the materials, machines, the internal and external customers of the facility.

• Supervise employees in the everyday coordination, execution and planning of the
  
  

operational efforts. Enhance the knowledge and continuing education of the

applicable personnel.

• Mentors, coaches, and develops a team of supervisor by providing guidance, feedback and leadership support.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the plant management, supervisors, office
  
  

and operational employees.

• Actively pursue measures to reduce downtime on plant equipment, identify
  
  

opportunities and take measures to reduce waste.

• Work with maintenance staff to provide understanding of machine needs in the areas of maintenance and lubrication.
• Use KPI's to measure results and communicate performance
• Responsible for overseeing the development of employees within department to
  
  

increase competency, understanding and accountability for work performance.

• Lead training initiatives for designated employees.
• Quality liaison for crew.
• Schedule and coordinate vacations and proper staffing levels of crew.
• Maintain well-documented paperwork for machine and operator efficiencies, end
  
  

of shift reports, and disciplinary actions.

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years in supervisor role
• corrugated industry a
• High school diploma required; 2- or 4-year degree preferred.
• Green belt / Six sigma certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Amtech and/or CTI preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Must value safety as top priority.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
  
  

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.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry: Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging
  
  

Our goal is to have a diverse and representative workforce, 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.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drives our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation, visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!

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