Plant Supervisor

Position Title: Converting Supervisor

The Opportunity:
This is a high-impact opportunity for a driven and technically strong leader to step into a pivotal role within a corrugated sheet plant and directly influence operational performance at scale. With the facility producing hundreds of millions of square feet annually and currently operating below its full potential, this role offers a rare chance to create immediate, measurable improvements in uptime, efficiency, and team effectiveness.

The Converting Supervisor will serve as a catalyst for change, bringing structure, accountability, and technical expertise to a production environment that is rich with opportunity for optimization. The organization is seeking a leader who can go beyond maintaining daily operations and instead elevate the plant’s capabilities by improving troubleshooting, reducing downtime, and strengthening frontline leadership.

Success in this role means transforming reactive operations into a proactive, performance-driven culture. You will implement KPIs, standardize processes, and develop team members to improve decision-making and execution on the plant floor. This individual will not only solve immediate operational challenges but also help build the foundation for scalable growth, contributing to increased throughput, improved production reliability, and stronger cross-functional alignment.

Importantly, this role is designed with upward mobility in mind. A high-performing supervisor will have the opportunity to grow into broader operational leadership, including potential advancement into Plant Manager responsibilities as the organization continues to evolve and expand.

The Company:
This organization is a multi-faceted corrugated packaging provider with diverse capabilities spanning sheet plant operations, point-of-purchase displays, and fulfillment/3PL services. Operating within a large-scale manufacturing and distribution facility, the company produces everything from standard brown boxes to complex, high-graphic packaging solutions and supports customers across multiple industries, including automotive and e-commerce.

What distinguishes the organization is its commitment to growth, modernization, and continuous improvement. Leadership has been actively investing in systems, processes, and talent to elevate the business. The company is focused on building a more disciplined, data-driven operation while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With steady growth in production volume and a clear recognition of untapped capacity within the plant, this environment offers a platform where operational improvements directly translate into significant business impact. The company’s willingness to invest in talent and process evolution creates an ideal setting for ambitious professionals looking to make a meaningful difference.

The Boss:
This role reports to senior operational leadership that is deeply engaged in the day-to-day realities of the business and committed to driving meaningful change. Leadership operates with a hands-on and transparent style, prioritizing accountability, capability development, and continuous improvement across the organization.

They value individuals who challenge the status quo, bring new ideas forward, and take ownership of results. The ideal candidate will work closely with leaders who are focused on strengthening the middle of the organization, building leadership competency, improving communication, and aligning execution with strategic goals.

This is an environment where leaders are expected to think strategically while remaining grounded in operational execution, offering the opportunity to influence both immediate performance and long-term direction.

The Position:
The Converting Supervisor will lead operations across two shifts within a corrugated sheet plant, focusing on improving performance across converting processes. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires direct engagement with equipment, teams, and workflows to drive operational excellence and consistency.

The position blends tactical execution with strategic improvement initiatives, requiring an individual who can solve real-time production challenges while implementing long-term process improvements. The supervisor will collaborate closely with maintenance, scheduling, and leadership teams to maximize overall plant performance.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned):

• Lead converting operations across two shifts within a corrugated sheet plant
• Troubleshoot production issues on converting equipment, including flexo folder gluers
• Drive improvements in uptime, setup times, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication across production teams
• Monitor and manage KPIs including downtime, waste, output, and quality
• Train, coach, and develop operators and frontline leadership
• Partner with leadership to improve processes and operational discipline
• Ensure consistent production of high-quality corrugated products
• Implement continuous improvement practices and standardize work processes
• Support cross-functional collaboration across maintenance, scheduling, and sales

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in production settings
• Ability to drive accountability, communication, and performance improvement
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Demonstrated success improving operational metrics such as uptime and efficiency

Education and Experience:

• 3–7+ years of experience in corrugated packaging, sheet plant, or converting operations
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Experience with flexo folder gluers or similar equipment preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Competencies:

• Leadership and team development
• Operational problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Communication and organizational effectiveness
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Accountability and performance management
• Ability to influence and drive change within an established workforce

Work Environment:
This role operates within a high-volume, fast-paced corrugated manufacturing environment. The position requires regular presence on the production floor, direct interaction with equipment and operators, and the ability to navigate dynamic operational challenges in real time.

Compensation:
The organization offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program, along with support for relocation and a clearly defined path for career advancement into senior operational leadership roles.