Converting Supervisor

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company in Dallas, TX, is seeking a 2nd Shift Converting Supervisor to lead the converting floor, coaching and developing staff while upholding safety and quality commitments. You will coordinate with other supervisors, Production Management, and Customer Service to meet on-time production goals.

The role requires experience in converting processes, corrugator knowledge, and strong communication skills to guide hourly personnel and management teams.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of converting processes and corrugator industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication with hourly staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in safety and coordinate department safety education.
• Achieve quality initiatives by driving processes for best quality at lowest cost.
• Minimize waste by driving awareness, training and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Coaching & development

Communication

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Adaptability

Tools

Kiwi software

Fosber equipment

Job description

McKinley Paper and Packaging Company, a leading independent Paper and Corrugated Packaging manufacturer is seeking candidates for a 2nd Shift Converting Supervisor for our facility in Dallas, TX.

Primary responsibilities are to provide leadership to the Converting personnel on the operating floor and excellence in the demonstration of the commitment to our safety and quality initiatives. The shift supervisor is responsible for coaching, training, and developing direct reports in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical skills involved in the operation of Die Cutters and Flexos. The supervisor is responsible for communicating and working with other department supervisors, the Production Management team, and Customer Service to ensure quality, on-time production goals are met.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership in safety process and coordinating department safety education.
• Achieve quality initiatives by leading processes to ensure lowest cost and best quality.
• Minimizing waste within the department by driving awareness, training, and accountability.
• Drive maximum throughput within the department by increasing uptimes and machine speeds.
• Identifies machine issues and works with maintenance to correct.
• Accuracy in the reporting of production documentation and data entry.
• Coach and develop employees to maximize effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years progressively responsible experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity and the ability to self-direct and motivate.
• Knowledge of the converting department and converting processes.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate with hourly personnel as well as managers.
• Ability and flexibility to think, react, and adapt quickly to changing customer requirements and manufacturing challenges.
• Corrugator industry knowledge is required.
• Kiwi software and Fosber equipment knowledge is a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience for the right candidate.