Job Description

What We’re Looking for:

At Hood Container Corporation, we are searching for a Plant Manager to provide dynamic leadership to our converting operations in our Franklin, KY corrugated sheet converting plant. 

As a Plant Manager, you will have a high-impact, critical role within the business, supporting 40+ hourly and salaried employees. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the plant, and the team will look to you for technical guidance and alignment of operational plans to meet short and long-term goals for safety, quality, waste, production, and ultimately, our customers.  

How You Will Contribute:

• Embrace and promote Hood Container's Culture through our Guiding Principles & Leadership Characteristics to leverage servant leadership to ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.
• Value safety as a top priority and work closely with the safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.
• Lead and engage the entire operation of the plant, including safety, quality, production, maintenance, shipping & receiving.
• Develop and execute operational strategies by working with all levels of the organization to ensure company goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost are met.
• Must be able to adapt rapidly and multi-task multiple projects and initiatives. 
• Set/adjust plant priorities and make decisions to meet fast-paced and dynamic business and customer demands. 
• Provide guidance and partner with managers on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop salaried and hourly team members.
• Continuously keep up to date on current organizational and industry knowledge/practices and provide technical guidance for the converting and shipping operations. 
• Manage the P&L to control manufacturing and conversion costs within budgetary limits to ensure profitable long-term growth.

What it Takes:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead, and develop others. 
• Financial management, capital management, and budget knowledge, as well as the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Ten or more years of experience working in high-speed converting operations.
• Five or more years in a management role in corrugated operations.
• Experience leading an organization of 40+ employees (1 shift Operations).
• Experience working in a facility with ISO/AIB requirements preferred.
• Able to use computer tools such as production control systems and CMMS.

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 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.

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 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!