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Hood Container Corporation is 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

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 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.

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