Manufacturing Manager - Projects and Process Support

Hoffmaster•Oconto, WI

44d

About The Position

For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has been the trusted leader in premium single-use tableware and entertaining solutions. Our mission is simple: to elevate dining, entertaining, and baking experiences with convenient and sustainable solutions. Our portfolio includes everything from high-quality napkins, paper plates, and baking supplies to paper straws and party decor. Whether it’s a catered event from a restaurant or family gathering in the comfort of your home, Hoffmaster products are designed to make moments easier, more convenient, and more memorable. We operate through two divisions: • Consumer Division – Focused on serving major retailers and club stores with our trusted products for end users and consumers. • Foodservice Division – Serving restaurants, bakeries, hotels, hospitals, colleges & universities, and more with premium single-use solutions. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hoffmaster has six locations across the U.S. and Canada, giving us the scale and reach to serve diverse customers. At Hoffmaster, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their careers, and make a meaningful impact. We are proud to offer a supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity, a strong customer focus, and drives continuous improvement. When you join Hoffmaster, you become part of a company with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we’re shaping the future of dining and entertaining experiences. . Primary Purpose of the Role The Manufacturing Manager- Projects and Process Support works in partnership with the Plant Leadership team to support the different functional areas by helping to accelerate the curve on trials, training / Curriculum, process standards and technical support.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on continuous improvement, process engineering, or Lean leadership.
Clear concise communication both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization.
Can lead a project using formal project management approach.
Recognize Waste and Opportunity: Able to recognize waste and size up opportunities for improvement, even in a lean manufacturing environment.
Knows the Microsoft Office Suite of PC tools.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Engineering mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in statistics and Minitab a plus.
Manufacturing management experience- paper or film converting or printing industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing trials, including planning, scheduling, execution, and post-trial analysis
Champion a culture of employee engagement, empowerment, and accountability through structured problem-solving.
SOC/SOP Standards Creation (Training collaboration)
Ability to lead Continuous Improvement efforts and Problem Solving techniques
Project Improvement partnered with CI or Process Engineer
Advanced Troubleshooting/Long term improvements (Maintenance Collaboration)
Partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and HR teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts.
New Equipment/Product Startup Support
Ensure compliance with all Safety Policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Assist in other duties as assigned to meet business needs