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 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
Hood Container Corporation (HCC) is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as a 2nd shift Production Supervisor. This position will report to the Plant Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salary)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead safety, quality, productivity, and improvements initiatives on designated shift
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Ensure adherence of employees to plant safety rules and that health and safety regulations are obeyed on shift
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Responsible for delivery of the production plan to quality, efficiency, and required date.
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Line set up per assembly drawing to maximize efficiency
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Capable of making changes to line set up to increase efficiencies
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Management of Area Coordinators and Leads regarding safety, quality findings, and daily production needs.
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Managing and entry of daily labor and production results.
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Resolve problems that would adversely affect the performance of the Area Coordinators and the continuity of the team concept.
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Ensure the safe use and operation of equipment and the training/documentation of qualified employees
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Review all production paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
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Understand and coach on build/assembly specs.
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Root cause analysis for quality, safety, or productivity failures
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Maintain agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
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Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed; assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results daily.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Associates degree or 3-5 years manufacturing supervisor experience.
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Able to work 2nd shift and OT as needed
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Experience with continuous improvement and Lean Methodology is a plus.
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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Packing solutions industry experience preferred.
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Regular attendance and punctuality required
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Must be able to work in high temperature & humidity conditions while wearing proper PPE including, but not limited to, hearing protection, steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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Must be able to lift to 50lbs.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – NA
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, which do not affect performance or cost standards, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The access to the work environment is ground level.
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses, earplugs or earmuffs and safety shoes may be required to perform job tasks.
COMPENTENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Safety and security – Observe safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
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Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
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Leadership – Establishes high morale throughout staff by showing fairness, consistency, and support of employees.
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Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner.
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Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Participates in meetings.
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Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information.
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Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit.
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Training and Mentoring – Effectively trains and mentors employees on the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
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Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
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Ethics – Treats people with integrity and ethically.
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Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.
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Judgment – Exhibit’s sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
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Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.
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Professionalism – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
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Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
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