Converting Department Lead and Trainer

Eagle Flexible Packaging; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation/PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Illinois is seeking a Converting Department Lead and Trainer. This role involves leading on-the-job training, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring high-quality production. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years experience in machine operation, preferably in flexible packaging, and possesses strong leadership as well as problem-solving skills. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience as a machine operator, preferably in the flexible packaging industry.
• Ability to understand and present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficient communicator within diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations in the Converting Department.
• Conduct onboarding and continuous training sessions for employees.
• Ensure product quality, production, and overall productivity meet standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

People skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

High school degree or equivalent (GED)

Job description

The Converting Department Lead and Trainer leads the Converting Department on-the-job (OJT) training and acting as the department subject matter expert (SME). The Converting Department Training Lead and Trainer will be responsible for coordinating Converting Department activities and executing training and development, including implementing policies and procedures. This position will collaborate and work with Converting Department employees as a hands-on leader.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily operations in the Converting Department, ensuring that machines are appropriately staffed, materials are staged, and that jobs are completed on time at the highest quality and with minimal scrap.
• Lead and coordinate all new hire training as well as continuing training for current Machine Operators in the Converting Department (i.e., operators for pouch converting, slitting, and rewinding equipment).
• Train Converting Department personnel, ensuring best practices are consistently understood and implemented. Provide hands-on support to maintain efficient, quality production.
• In partnership with site leadership, assist with development of training content.
• In partnership with site leadership, create, implement, and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct onboarding and continuous training sessions to instruct employees on company processes and machinery.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency by leading setup operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and operating machinery minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiencies.
• Communicate with Maintenance Department to coordinate and execute scheduled and Preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment and encourage safety related communication.
• Assure that the team maintains quality standards through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
• Ensure that product quality, production, and overall productivity meet or exceed established standards.
• Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or areas of improvement, including opportunities to continually challenge and reduce costs elimination of waste, reduced overtime, etc.
• Participate in problem analysis and determination, along with corrective action implementation of internal and external customer complaints.
• Support the management of shift changes, ensuring an effective handoff of jobs and responsibilities between shifts.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum five years’ experience as a machine operator, preferably in the flexible packaging industry.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and ability to assist with manufacturing production machine setups.
• Effective people skills and ability to motivate others to enhance team performance.
• Proven ability to lead by example with professionalism, excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, quality consciousness, customer orientation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and present complex technical information in a compelling manner to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills with ability to troubleshoot and make informed decisions.
• Adaptability to changing assignments and priorities while maximizing productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent work ethic with willingness to learn, teach, and grow.
• Proficient communicator within a diverse group or one-on-one scenarios.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand for multiple hours, lift to 75 pounds, stoop, kneel, climb, and hold and manipulate objects with hands.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle Flexible Packaging mission of embracing our Guiding Values that focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in the flexible packaging industry.
• Completion of advanced or continuing educational coursework relevant to manufacturing.
• Bilingual inEnglish/Spanish a plus.

Pay:

$26.00 – $40.00 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!

We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO/HRA plan, all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions– Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA and HMO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability– The Short-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability– The Long-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance– The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO –The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave– Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement– Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Part-timeteam members are provided with the following benefits:

• Vacation/PTO – Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer