Lead Folder/ Gluer Operator (Tuesday-Friday, 8:15am-6:15pm)

Sheboygan Paper Box Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 2nd shift. You will operate, set up, and maintain finishing equipment, drive quality, safety, and on-time production, and mentor operators and assistants in daily tasks.

The role requires 5 years in folding carton finishing or related manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with gluer/finishing equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of folding carton finishing or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot gluer/finishing equipment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• High level of technical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft products and manufacturing/ERP systems (Encore preferred).
• Safety-focused with the ability to manage production without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and maintain all Finishing Department equipment (e.g., Domino 110, Visionfold 110, Cartonpack).
• Serve as working lead—run equipment while supporting daily production, safety, and quality goals.
• Review job jackets/factory tickets for proper scheduling, flow, and customer specs.
• Verify materials for accuracy and completeness before and after jobs.
• Ensure SOPs, machine standards, and quality requirements are met to hit deadlines.
• Communicate expectations clearly to operators and crews.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team-building

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Encore ERP

Job description

Join Our Team at Sheboygan Paper Box Company! We’re a stable, family-oriented manufacturing company with over 100 years of experience producing quality folding cartons. We’re looking for a Finishing Department Lead – Gluer & Folding Carton Operations to help manage and support our team while keeping production running smoothly. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise and teamwork make a real impact.

Shift:

2nd Shift | Tuesday-Friday, 8:15am-6:15pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, set up, and maintain all Finishing Department equipment, including:
  • Domino 110
  • Visionfold 110 and Cartonpack
  • Alpina with Easy Feeder and Cartonpack II
  • Masterfold with Easy Feeder, Batch Inverter, and Cartonpack II
  • HHS gluing systems
  • Heiber Schroeder window machines
• Serve as a working lead—running equipment while supporting the Supervisor with daily production, safety, and quality goals.
• Review job jackets/factory tickets to ensure proper scheduling, process flow, and customer specifications.
• Verify materials for accuracy and completeness before and after jobs.
• Ensure SOPs, machine standards, and quality requirements are met while hitting customer deadlines.
• Communicate job expectations clearly to operators and crews so everyone understands requirements upfront.
• Share your expertise by training, coaching, and mentoring operators, assistants, and inspector/packers.
• Maintain machine maintenance logs and coordinate timely repairs (no repairs beyond training or OEM specifications).
• Perform first-article quality approvals and support QA processes and procedures.
• Fill in as needed across departmental areas for vacations, absences, training, or production needs.
• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV).
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe finishing department.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in folding carton finishing operations or related manufacturing discipline.
• Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot gluer and finishing equipment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• High level of technical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products and manufacturing/ERP systems (Encore experience preferred).
• Sense of urgency with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read factory tickets, follow detailed instructions, and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 pounds in a manufacturing environment with loud noise levels.