Converting Lead

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company; United States; In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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McKinley Paper and Packaging Company is seeking an experienced Converting Lead to support daily operations within the Converting Department. This hands-on leadership role coordinates employees, equipment, and workflow to meet production goals safely, efficiently, and with quality.

The Lead acts as shift leader in the Supervisor's absence, training staff and coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and other departments.

Competenze

• Minimal 5 years of experience operating converting equipment.
• Minimal 2 years working as a foreman or lead person in converting.
• Prefer prior corrugated packaging converting operations.
• Experience with converting equipment (flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, flatbed die cutters, etc).
• Previous lead or leadership experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong production, safety, and quality knowledge; good mechanical aptitude.

Mansioni

• Coordinate daily production activities, employees, equipment, and workflow with the Supervisor.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to converting employees.
• Monitor production and report equipment issues, delays, quality concerns, or staffing needs.
• Ensure orders meet schedules, specs, and quality standards.
• Promote safety policies and safe work practices.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and issues.
• Help reduce downtime and waste while boosting productivity.
• Train and support staff on equipment, processes, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, Corrugator and other departments.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization; provide shift leadership when Supervisor unavailable.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Manufacturing operations

Team supervision

Strumenti

Flexo folder gluers

Rotary die cutters

Flatbed die cutters

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Reports To: Converting Supervisor / Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company is seeking an experienced Converting Lead to support daily operations within the Converting Department.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for assisting the Supervisor with coordinating employees, equipment, and workflow to ensure production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Supervisor in coordinating daily production activities, employees, equipment, and workflow.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to converting employees.
• Monitor production and communicate equipment issues, delays, quality concerns, or staffing needs to the Supervisor.
• Ensure customer orders are completed according to production schedules, specifications, and quality standards.
• Promote and reinforce company safety policies and safe work practices.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, troubleshooting, and production issues.
• Help reduce downtime and waste while improving productivity.
• Train and support employees on equipment, processes, safety, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, Corrugator, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization throughout the department.
• Provide shift leadership when the Supervisor is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Minimal 5 years of experience operating converting equipment
• Minimal 2 years working as a foremen or lead person role in converting
• Previous experience in corrugated packaging converting operations strongly preferred.
• Experience with converting equipment such as flexo folder gluers, rotary die cutters, flatbed die cutters, folder gluers, or similar equipment.
• Previous lead or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety, and quality requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends based on production needs.

The Converting Lead will be a hands-on presence on the production floor, providing direction and support to the team while promoting safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and accountability.