Single-use tableware manufacturer for foodservice, retail, and baking
Hoffmaster manufactures disposable tableware—plates, napkins, cups, utensils—for foodservice and consumer goods. The tech stack reveals a manufacturing-first operation: heavy use of CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight), legacy IBM i/Power Systems infrastructure, and SQL-based reporting, now adopting Power BI for analytics modernization. Hiring remains concentrated in manufacturing and operations, with active projects focused on automation, equipment commissioning, and supply-chain optimization.
Hoffmaster is a privately held manufacturer of single-use tableware and foodservice disposables headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Founded in 1947, the company supplies paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils, and customizable products to foodservice operators, consumer goods retailers, and commercial bakers. The organization operates a capital-intensive manufacturing footprint with ongoing investment in equipment launches, production automation, and process efficiency. Current challenges center on reducing material and manufacturing costs, minimizing press downtime, and maintaining quality across product launches.
CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight), legacy IBM i and DB2 systems, SQL reporting, Power BI and Tableau for analytics, Salesforce for sales operations, and EDI for supply-chain integration.
Active projects include automation and equipment launches, supply-chain optimization, shipping cost analysis via BI, and safety/efficiency improvements. Pain points center on reducing waste, material costs, and press downtime.
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