Hood Container Corporation
General Manager - Corrugator Plant
Hood Container Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
At Hood Container Corporation, we're searching for a
General Manager
to oversee our Hood Columbus Operations. As a General Manager, you will play a high-impact & critical role within the business by supporting the growth of one of critical corrugated plants. Hood Container Corporation acquired this facility in 2018, formerly Cardinal Container, based in Columbus, Ohio that includes corrugator and converting (Flexo & Diecut) manufacturing. This plant runs multiple shifts, and you'd have direct leadership responsibility for approximately 75 non-union employees.
As General Manager your team members will count on you to provide leadership during the day-to-day operation and will look to you for guidance to establish strategic plans and meet short- and long-term goals. In this role, you will report to the Area General Manager and partner with senior leadership to make an impact within the integrated business and industry.
How You Will Contribute:
Model and advance our Guiding Principles & Leadership Characteristics amongst the team.Lead entire operation of plant including shipping & receiving, safety, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, customer service, sales, HR, and finance.Establish and manage plant budget to meet and exceed volume and profitability goals.Develop and implement continuous improvement plans that align with the vision and strategy of the organization and your local facility.Develop and support local leadership to maintain and improve plant efficiency.Continuously keep up to date on current organizational and industry knowledge / practices.Value safety as a top priority and work closely with safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.Support the Hood Container integration value by work closely with business unit leaders to identify and implement improvements and advancements.Develop and manage all capital projects.Develop and maintain relationships with customers.What it Takes:
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.Ten (10) years of industry experience in a management role, experience within corrugator plant preferred.Financial management, capital management and budget knowledge as well as ability to interpret and analyze financial data.Ability to develop solutions that balance employees and the needs of the business.Demonstration of dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with all types of personalities.Adaptability is key as you will need to navigate and demonstrate flexibility in an environment that can be ambiguous and uncertain.
Our Story: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 drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.
Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
Our goal: To be a diverse workforce that is representative, 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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
To learn more about Hood Container Corporation, check out www.hoodcontainer.com or visit us on Social Media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
General Manager
to oversee our Hood Columbus Operations. As a General Manager, you will play a high-impact & critical role within the business by supporting the growth of one of critical corrugated plants. Hood Container Corporation acquired this facility in 2018, formerly Cardinal Container, based in Columbus, Ohio that includes corrugator and converting (Flexo & Diecut) manufacturing. This plant runs multiple shifts, and you'd have direct leadership responsibility for approximately 75 non-union employees.
As General Manager your team members will count on you to provide leadership during the day-to-day operation and will look to you for guidance to establish strategic plans and meet short- and long-term goals. In this role, you will report to the Area General Manager and partner with senior leadership to make an impact within the integrated business and industry.
How You Will Contribute:
Model and advance our Guiding Principles & Leadership Characteristics amongst the team.Lead entire operation of plant including shipping & receiving, safety, quality, manufacturing, maintenance, customer service, sales, HR, and finance.Establish and manage plant budget to meet and exceed volume and profitability goals.Develop and implement continuous improvement plans that align with the vision and strategy of the organization and your local facility.Develop and support local leadership to maintain and improve plant efficiency.Continuously keep up to date on current organizational and industry knowledge / practices.Value safety as a top priority and work closely with safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.Support the Hood Container integration value by work closely with business unit leaders to identify and implement improvements and advancements.Develop and manage all capital projects.Develop and maintain relationships with customers.What it Takes:
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.Ten (10) years of industry experience in a management role, experience within corrugator plant preferred.Financial management, capital management and budget knowledge as well as ability to interpret and analyze financial data.Ability to develop solutions that balance employees and the needs of the business.Demonstration of dynamic communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with all types of personalities.Adaptability is key as you will need to navigate and demonstrate flexibility in an environment that can be ambiguous and uncertain.
Our Story: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 drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.
Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
Our goal: To be a diverse workforce that is representative, 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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
To learn more about Hood Container Corporation, check out www.hoodcontainer.com or visit us on Social Media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).