Plant Manager

At Hood Container Corporation, we’re searching for a Plant Manager to oversee our Hood Grand Rapids Converting Operations in Walker, MI.
As a Plant Manager, you will play a high-impact & critical role within the business by supporting 180+ non-union employees.
Hood Container Corporation acquired this facility in 2022, formerly Kentwood Packaging Inc, based in Walker, MI and includes design, corrugated converting manufacturing, fulfillment operations, and membership in Great Lakes Wax Coatings, LLC.
The facility is also started up a state-of-the art Engico to better service our customers! As Plant Manager 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: 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 assure company goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost are met.
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 corrugator, converting, and shipping operations.
Manage the P&L to control manufacturing and conversion costs within budgetary limits to ensure profitable long-term growth.
Value safety as a top priority and work closely with the safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.
Support the “One Hood” integration initiative by working closely with business unit leaders to identify and implement improvements and advancements.
What it Takes: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Five (5) or more years of managerial experience in corrugated industry or comparable converting industry (e.
g.
cartons or packaging) 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.
Kentwood Packaging Acquisition Announcement: https://hoodcontainer.
com/hood-container-corporation-announces-acquisition-of-walker-michigan-based-kentwood-packaging/ 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).