Converting Manager

Converting Manager – UFP Industries

Position Summary:

The Converting Manager is responsible for safely leading and coordinating all converting operations within the box plant, including flexo-folder gluers, specialty finishing, and support personnel. This role ensures production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

• Enforce all plant safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free converting area.
• Execute daily and weekly production schedules for all converting machines.
• Coordinate changeovers, setups, and staffing to minimize downtime.
• Monitor machine performance, scrap, and efficiency throughout the shift.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to tooling, material, setup, or staffing.
• Work closely with scheduling, maintenance, and quality teams to meet customer commitments.
• Address quality issues quickly and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise, coach, and develop machine operators, helpers, and leads.
• Conduct training on machine operation, setups, safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate shift performance, downtime, quality issues, and staffing needs to leadership.

• 3–5 years of experience in a corrugated box plant converting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of flexo‑folder‑glues.
• Amtech/Encore ERP experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of safety, quality, and production controls.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.