Converting Shift Lead: Lead, Optimize & Ensure Quality

ND Paper; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Wellness programs / on-site clinic

Job summary

ND Paper is seeking a Production Shift Lead in Langhorne, PA to direct converting crew on a shift. You will coordinate crewing, scheduling, quality checks, and safety while ensuring efficient operation of FFG, RDC, and other centers.

The role requires 2+ years operating converting machinery, strong communication, and readiness to coach teammates. ND Paper emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to 5S practices on the floor.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating FFG, RDC, or comparable converting centers in a corrugated/packaging environment.
• Experience with converting machine setup, changeover, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, die layouts, and production schedules.
• Basic math and measurement skills for quality checks and waste tracking.
• Clear verbal communication; ability to direct a crew and communicate across shifts.
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-shift huddle communicating production schedule, priorities, safety focus and quality alerts.
• Assign and balance crew across machine centers based on skill and workload.
• Monitor attendance and coordinate coverage for breaks and absences.
• Serve as first escalation point for operator questions and downtime issues.
• Execute daily production schedule across machine centers to minimize changeovers.
• Monitor run rates, waste and output; elevate deviations to Supervisor.
• Coordinate with corrugator lead and scheduling to align board availability with demand.
• Track order status and communicate schedule risks proactively.
• Verify first-piece and in-process quality checks at each machine center.
• Hold crew to specs, board grade and print registration; notify Quality of nonconformances.
• Initiate hold procedures and escalate issues to QA/Supervisor.
• Reinforce PPE use, lockout/tagout and guarding compliance.
• Conduct safety walks and address at-risk behaviors in real time.
• Ensure incidents and near-misses are reported per policy.
• Support onboarding and cross-training of 2nd/1st Assistants and Operators.
• Provide hands-on coaching and feedback to the Supervisor.
• Complete shift handoffs, downtime and production reporting accurately.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping across converting centers.

Skills

Shift leadership

People management

Communication

Reading tickets/schedules

Math & measurement

Mandarin (plus)

Tools

Converting machines (FFG/RDC)

Machine setup/changeover

Safety protocols

Job description

ND Paper is seeking a Production Shift Lead in Langhorne, PA to direct converting crew on a shift. You will coordinate crewing, scheduling, quality checks, and safety while ensuring efficient operation of FFG, RDC, and other centers.

The role requires 2+ years operating converting machinery, strong communication, and readiness to coach teammates. ND Paper emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to 5S practices on the floor.