Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Converting Lead for our 3rd shift team. This role is responsible for leading pressroom production operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, technical expertise in press operations and die mounting, and a passion for coaching and developing team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and guide the press production team to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and standards, including Safety, Production, ISO, and Quality requirements
- Collaborate with scheduling to maintain efficient workflow throughout the pressroom
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting support and coach employees on performance improvement
- Coordinate cross-functionally to identify and resolve production challenges
- Conduct and document routine quality checks across press production areas
- Crosstrain employees to build a flexible and highly skilled workforce
- Participate in production and safety meetings to support plant-wide objectives
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices in pressroom operations
- Perform additional duties and special projects assigned
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an operator in a production manufacturing environment required
- Corrugated or packaging industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, training, and problem-solving experience
- Experience working in ISO-compliant manufacturing environments
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of press operations, die mounting, and rotary cutting dies
- Solid understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production procedures
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in production manufacturing
- Experience in corrugated or packaging industry
- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving experience
- Experience in ISO-compliant manufacturing
What We Do
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers. Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders. Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
