2nd Shift Converting Supervisor

Sheboygan Paper Box Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is looking for a 2nd Shift Converting Supervisor to oversee operations from 4pm to 1am in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This leadership role involves coordinating safety, quality, and productivity primarily in the Converting departments, ensuring adherence to company policies and facilitating effective communication across teams.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of supervisory experience in lithographic printing and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Understanding of chemical usage in printing operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of successful experience supervising lithographic printing and converting operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• General familiarity with ERP systems, experience with Imaginera preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work activities according to the Production Schedule.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and quality specifications.
• Facilitate regulatory safety training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical experience in printing

Organizational skills

Education

3-5 years of supervisory experience in lithographic printing

Familiarity with ERP systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The 2nd Shift Converting Supervisor is part of a supervisory team that works a flexible shift which extends across 2nd & 3rd shift operations, with responsibility for Safety, Quality and Productivity primarily in the Converting departments to include Die Cutting, Finishing and Shipping departments with support to the Sheeting and Printing departments when necessary. Primary working hours for this position are 4pm to 1am; however, there will be a need for flexibility to stagger start/end times, based upon Company requirements and customer demand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate daily work activities in accordance with the Production Schedule and the Operations process owners.
2. Communication of the shift’s safety, quality, productivity, and equipment status via emailed End of Shift Report (EOS) as well as direct communication with the process owners and Plant Manager.
3. Ensure all work is produced in accordance with all SPBCo Behavioral Based Safety Policies, Quality Specifications, and Operating Metrics.
4. Coordinate, Collaborate, and Communicate with all departments as required, to support job responsibilities.
5. Maintain shift staffing levels, attendance records and EZLM edits/approvals.
6. Facilitate Regulatory and SPBCo mandatory Safety Training Sessions across the 2nd and 3rd shifts.
7. Initiate, draft, and communicate all progressive disciplinary sessions regarding Safety Performance, Work Performance, and Attendance.
8. Facilitate First Article Approvals of the Die Cutters and Glue lines.
9. Participate in all monthly Metrics Meetings.
10. Participate in scheduled monthly Labor‑Management Meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of 2nd & 3rd shift Cutting, Finishing and Shipping departments as well as support for the Sheeting and Printing departments and their functions when necessary. Maintain an active physical internal/external presence throughout Building and Grounds; provide a strong leadership role model towards all other SPBCo plant personnel.

KEY SPBCO RELATIONSHIPS

• Plant Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Manufacturing process owners
• Structural Design, Pre‑Press, and Production Planning personnel
• Sales and Customer Service personnel
• Executive Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS

PROFICIENCIES / CHARACTERISTICS

• Technical, general experience in sheet‑fed offset printing and converting operations.
• Organized with the ability to work in a time‑sensitive environment with urgency.
• Superior communication skills, verbal and written and effective group presentation ability.
• Proven leadership skills, experience and desire to be a change agent.
• Procedural knowledge of chemical usage and application within an Offset Litho Printing Operation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires 3‑5 years of successful experience supervising lithographic printing and converting operation.
• 3‑5 years of experience supervising in a union environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products required.
• General familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Imaginera preferred.
• Knowledge of folding carton manufacturing industry preferred.