Converting Supervisor

The Converting Supervisor will report directly to the appropriate Superintendent. They will supervise approximately 2 – 30 people in the daily routine of producing quality corrugated products safely and productively with minimum waste. Cross-train employees in key positions.

Position Details:

This position has responsibility for all day-to-day manufacturing operations including safety, quality, waste productivity, and occasional planning and/or shipping associated with the facility or facilities within the span of control. The position contributes to achieving the plant’s sales objectives through the coordination of workflow and product quality. Ultimately, this position has budgetary responsibility for the Production department including maximizing efficiency and appropriate cost control initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your staff.
• Report quality concerns to Converting Superintendent. Assist in determining quality guidelines.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain inventories of sheets, inks, and other converting supplies.
• Coordinate with your supervisor and Maintenance on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
• Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect your department’s performance.
• Enforce the corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees and union representatives.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including union contract, safety program, and good housekeeping.
• Comply with company policies and procedure
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises all employees assigned to the department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.