Converting Supervisor

International Paper; Idle Hour (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Lexington, KY is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead a third-shift crew of hourly employees. This salaried role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and engagement to meet goals.

You will monitor schedules, machine performance, and downtime; provide coaching and training; and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure a reliable, high-quality output. A strong leader with communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees, providing leadership in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Promote and monitor workplace safety practices, including lockout/tagout and housekeeping.
• Monitor production schedules, machine performance, downtime, speed, and waste.
• Lead operational troubleshooting efforts.
• Provide direction, coaching, training, and support to production employees.
• Set clear expectations, give performance feedback, and maintain accountability.
• Monitor product quality indicators such as board appearance and moisture.
• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Partner with maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, waste, and labor records.
• Lead by example to ensure a safe, efficient, high-quality workplace.
• Communicate operational information clearly at all levels.
• Promote compliance with safety, quality, and other programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Action Oriented

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Customer Focus

Develops Talent

Instills Trust

Organizational Savvy

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title:

Converting Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$83,300 - $97,200

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time - 3rd Shift

Physical Location:

Lexington, KY

The Job You Will Perform:

• Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees. Responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.

• Support and promote workplace safety practices, by monitoring adherence to safety procedures including lockout/tagout, machine guarding and housekeeping standards. Effectively communicate safety expectations consistently and address safety concerns promptly.

• Monitor production schedules, machine performance, downtime, speed, waste, and operational efficiency.

• Lead operational troubleshooting efforts

• Provide direction, coaching, training, and support to production employees in a respectful and professional manner.

• Provide clear expectations, performance feedback, and accountability.

• Monitor product quality indicators including board appearance, adhesive performance, moisture, and related quality measures.

• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.

• Partner with maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Maintain accurate production, downtime, waste, and labor records.

• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.

• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels.

• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.

• Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.

• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Action Oriented

• Business Insight

• Communicates Effectively

• Courage

• Customer Focus

• Develops Talent

• Instills Trust

• Organizational Savvy