Converting Supervisor

YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 76,500 - 95,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST is seeking a Converting Supervisor for the Elgin facility. In this role, you will oversee a shift of employees, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills. A variety of benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising employees in manufacturing or production.
• Availability to work shift work and overtime as needed.
• Experience leading employee training/development programs in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one shift of hourly employees for safety and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality expectations.
• Coach and develop operations personnel in technical aspects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma or higher in a related field

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Job Details

Job location: York MW (IL) – Elgin, IL 60124. Salary range: $76,500 – $95,500. Job shift: 3rd Shift (10pm – 6am). Job title: Converting Supervisor. Reports to: Converting Superintendent. Exempt. Work schedule: 9:30pm – 6:30am. Pay: $76,500 – $95,500.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans available
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Job Summary

The Converting Supervisor is responsible for leading, managing, and technically problem‑solving one shift of hourly employees to ensure safety, quality, waste reduction, productivity, and training. The role executes the production business plan to meet departmental objectives, including safety training, accident investigation, work schedule management, coaching, corrective action development, machine waste reduction, set‑up reduction, and increased throughput. The supervisor also ensures product quality meets specifications, cross‑trains direct reports, and enforces all policies and regulations for regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership on the operating floor with a focus on safety, quality, waste, and productivity compliance.
• Coach, train, and develop operations personnel in safety, quality, production, problem‑solving, and technical aspects.
• Address key issues and concerns; interact with employees from other departments to ensure quality and on‑time production.
• Ensure all employees work safely.
• Ensure minimum quality expectations are followed and met daily.
• Ensure best practices for waste minimization at machine centers.
• Track continuous improvement opportunities and lead gap‑closure actions.
• Strictly adhere to plant safety, housekeeping, and 6S efforts.
• Identify repairs needed at machine centers, create work requests, and follow up.
• Plan, assign, and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance, provide feedback, resolve complaints, hold employees accountable, and communicate daily results.
• Possess problem‑solving/root‑cause analysis skills; leadership, interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams, communicate, plan, and organize; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; and ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.

Other Functions

• Make effective, independent decisions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive, “seek perfection” mindset; influence others to follow.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Able to organize, prioritize, and multi‑task.

Additional Expectations

Exercise honesty, integrity, and respect with all clients and co‑workers; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; demonstrate a positive attitude; communicate effectively; work accurately, efficiently, and attentively; maintain good attendance; work safely in compliance with safety policies; respect the work environment and keep it neat and clean; exercise initiative to learn new skills and assist co‑workers. Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or military environment, or 2 years of professional experience with a technical diploma or higher in a business or engineering‑related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising employees in manufacturing, production, industrial, or paper industry.
• Availability to work shift work and overtime as needed.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Problem‑solving/root‑cause analysis skills, leadership, interpersonal, motivational, communication, planning, and organization skills.
• Independent decision‑making ability.
• Meeting facilitation and training skill.
• Organizational and prioritization ability.
• Multitasking capability.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Suite.
• Proficiency in English for training and communication about safety and quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading employee training/development programs in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of corrugated knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in corrugated packaging, containerboard, folding carton, or paper industries.
• Experience with CTI application.

Machines/Tools/Equipment

• Corrugator, Flexo’s, Flat Bed Die Cutters, Rotary Die Cutters, Joiners, Printing.
• Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Safety

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during training.

Working Conditions

Non‑climate controlled environment with exposure to a wide range of temperatures and humidity. Working around machinery, moving equipment, and noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection. Substantial part of the workday involves standing or walking.

Physical Requirements

Workers must be capable of standing, sitting, walking, driving, lifting up to 75 lbs, and using upper extremities repetitively. Physical demands also include bending, squatting, climbing, reaching above shoulders, kneeling, crawling, and using foot controls. Refer to the attached Physical Requirements Checklist for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.