At Hood Container Corporation, we're searching for a General Manager to oversee our Hood Grand Rapids Operations. As a General 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 in the process of starting up a state-of-the art Engico to better service our customers!
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 Vice President of the Industrial Packaging Business 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 agriculture or wax products 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).
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