Converting Operator Team Lead (Nights)

Jen-Coat Inc; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night shift differential

Bonuses for performance

Advancement opportunities

Attendance program

Gas stipend

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Machine Operator - Team Lead for the Converting department on NIGHT shifts at our Rocky Mount, VA facility. If you have technical expertise in machine operation and have mentored team members in manufacturing, we would love to connect!

The role includes leading a team of converting operators to meet production goals, ensuring quality, troubleshooting equipment, and training staff while upholding safety and company values.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; AS preferred.
• 3+ years' experience operating a machine or in a related field is required.
• Prior experience operating converting machines is preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Converting Bag Machine with technical expertise.
• Lead and coach a team of converting operators to meet production goals.
• Monitor processes to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Enforce quality control measures to meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and collaborate with maintenance teams.
• Train and mentor employees.
• Communicate production status and performance trends to management.

Skills

Machine operation

Team leadership

Education

HS/ GED

AS preferred

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Requisition Number: CONVE005416

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

90 Industrial Ave
Rocky Mount, VA 24151, USA

• Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $24 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Machine Operator - Team Lead in our Converting department on NIGHTS at our Rocky Mount, VA facility! If you have technical expertise in machine operating and have trained and mentored team members in a manufacturing environment, we would love to connect!

About the Company - ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority.

• Generous shift differential for night shifts
• Recognition & bonuses for being a valued and reliable team member
• Advancement Opportunities, a place to build your future
• Multiple Bonus Programs (Attendance, Safety, and Referral)
• Gas Stipend for those who drive more than 20 miles one way
• Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent PTO (Vacation and Personal Time) – Available after 60-days
• Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision |Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle

Essential Duties and Tasks

This position is responsible for operating converting bag machinery as well as ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and providing TECHNICAL leadership and training to a team of operators to meet production targets. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate a Converting Bag Machine with technical expertise
• Lead and coach a team of converting operators to meet production goals, coordinating or assisting with activities of team members as necessary.
• Monitors processes to address issues, minimize downtime, and maximize efficiency, seeks out opportunities to improve established manufacturing practices, and anticipates, and anticipates inefficiencies, bringing constructive solutions.
• Enforces quality control measures to meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions, collaborating with maintenance teams and any other applicable departments.
• Trains and provides mentorship to employees.
• Support an environment that aligns with ProAmpac's core values and safety protocols
• Communicates production status and performance trends to management.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• HS/GED required; AS preferred
• 3+ years' experience operating a machine or in a related filed is required
• Prior experience operating converting machines is preferred
• Prior Leadership experience preferred.

Hours:

• 223 Rotating Schedule
• Nights | 7pm- 7am
• ***Training done on Day shift

"Notice: This position is subject to both preemployment and post-employment (random) drug testing. Additionally we will conduct drug and alcohol testing in cases of reasonable suspicion and post-accident as deemed necessary.

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