Converting Line Supervisor - Operations Lead

Kruger Products; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & incentive

Health & vision

Pension plan

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

E-learning

Job summary

Kruger Products Inc. – Kruger Pro Division | Trenton Converting Mill, Trenton, ON is seeking an Operations Leader to run the floor on assigned converting assets, keeping people safe, lines running, and quality on spec every day.

In this frontline leadership role you’ll set safety standards, hit production targets, coach the team, and drive out losses that affect uptime. If you prefer solving problems on the machine rather than in a report, this is your job.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years with converting and/or packaging equipment in a technical leadership role.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety: Set the safety standard by how you work and conduct audits/observations.
• Drive Quality: Hold product to specification and lead corrective action when needed.
• Own Production Results: Deliver finished goods to grade, track production rates, and drive improvements.
• Build the Team: Coach, provide feedback, and develop a high-performing crew.
• Improve the Operation: Lead continuous improvement aligned to OPEX and reduce downtime.
• Keep Assets Running: Coordinate with Maintenance and RCFA actions.
• Work Across the Plant: Actively participate in Line-Centric Team and support trials.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team development

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Leader – Converting Kruger Products Inc. – Kruger Pro Division | Trenton Converting Mill, Trenton, ON | Full-Time, Salaried

The Opportunity Our Trenton Converting Mill runs around the clock making products Canadians use every day. We're hiring an Operations Leader to run the floor on assigned converting assets — keeping people safe, lines running, and quality on spec, day after day.

This is a frontline leadership role. You'll set the standard on safety, hit production targets, coach your team, and drive out the losses that cost you uptime. If you like solving problems on the machine instead of reading about them in a report, this is your job.

What You'll Do

Lead Safety

• Set the safety standard by how you work, not just what you say.
• Run audits and observations, close gaps, and act on hazards before they become incidents.

Drive Quality

• Hold product to specification and lead corrective action when it isn't.
• Manage non-conformance and routine quality audits.

Own Production Results

• Deliver finished goods to grade, quality, volume, and cost.
• Track production rates, machine efficiency, waste, and material usage — and use the numbers to drive improvement.
• Execute changeovers efficiently and feed operational issues back to the team.

Build the Team

• Coach, give feedback, and develop a crew that performs without being watched.
• Identify training gaps and close them through mentoring, vendor training, and on-the-job learning.
• Handle performance management, conflict resolution, and time and attendance.

Improve the Operation

• Lead continuous improvement work aligned to OPEX principles.
• Reduce downtime, control cost, and build practical tools — troubleshooting guides, CILs, and SOPs.

Keep Assets Running

• Work with Maintenance Process Lead and Reliability on preventive maintenance and defect log priorities.
• Execute the actions coming out of RCFA and investigations.

Work Across the Plant

• Contribute as an active member of the Line-Centric Team.
• Support trials and keep line documentation and work instructions current.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years with converting and/or packaging equipment in a technical leadership role, preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with performance management and conflict resolution.
• Adaptability and the ability to lead change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive, flexible health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-matched defined contribution pension plan.
• Personal Wellness Account and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance, 1,100+ self-directed e-learning courses, and real development planning.
• A stable, growing Canadian manufacturer with career paths across our network of mills.

Why Kruger Products

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. We monitor the market to ensure our total compensation practices are competitive. The starting range for this role is $79,960.00 – $106,610.00 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. Performance and ideas that make us better are recognized.

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable. Together we bring this mission to life. As an ever-evolving business, there are always exciting new challenges, diverse career paths, and opportunities to innovate. Be part of a recognized employer –Greater Toronto Top Employersince 2013,Deloitte’s Best Managed Companiessince 2018, andForbes Best Employers in Canada.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.