Finishing Lead: Gluer & Folding Carton Ops

Sheboygan Paper Box Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a Finishing Department Lead – Gluer & Folding Carton Operations to guide a hands-on team on the 3rd shift. You will oversee equipment, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with supervisors to meet daily deadlines.

In this leadership role, you will train operators, review production tickets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining clean, organized, and safe finishing areas to support a stable, family‑oriented manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5+ years in folding carton finishing operations or related manufacturing.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot gluer and finishing equipment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Read factory tickets, follow detailed instructions, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and maintain Finishing Department equipment (Domino 110, Visionfold 110, Cartonpack, Alpina, Masterfold, HHS gluing, window machines).
• Serve as working lead—run equipment while supporting Supervisor with production, safety and quality goals.
• Review job jackets and tickets to ensure scheduling, flow, and customer specs.
• Verify materials for accuracy and completeness before/after jobs.
• Ensure SOPs and quality requirements are met while meeting deadlines.
• Communicate job expectations clearly to operators and crews.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators, assistants, and inspector/packers.
• Maintain machine maintenance logs and coordinate repairs.
• Perform first-article quality approvals and support QA processes.
• Fill in as needed across departments for vacations or training.
• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV).
• Maintain a clean, organized finishing department and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Encore ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking a Finishing Department Lead – Gluer & Folding Carton Operations to guide a hands-on team on the 3rd shift. You will oversee equipment, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with supervisors to meet daily deadlines.

In this leadership role, you will train operators, review production tickets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining clean, organized, and safe finishing areas to support a stable, family‑oriented manufacturing