TAPPI Industry Career Center: Greif Seeks a Production Superintendent (Converting)

Job Summary: Greif’s Corrugated sheet facility, located in Concord, NC, is looking for a seasoned Production Superintendent with strong knowledge and experience in leading a corrugated box converting department. This leader will lead efforts as the company introduces a brand-new Jumbo Flexo machine scheduled to be installed into the corrugated sheet facility in Fall of 2022.

• Production Superintendent – Converting Department – Concord, NC
• Shift - 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

This position includes an above-market total compensation package with participation in the following benefits beginning on your first day of hire:

• Quarterly Supervisor Gain Sharing Plan
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Ten paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K company match + company contribution (effective immediately)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program (Perks at work)
• Annual profit-sharing plan (after 1yr of employment)

Primary responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day activities at the Jumbo Flexo machine center, monitoring colleague productivity.
• Continuously improves the converting department’s performance by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Run department meetings, confirm production progress, and responds to delays and downtime issues.
• Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities relating to the team and the company.
• Encourages joint problem solving, personal safety, and individual development.
• Implements and enforces compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manages and maintains safety observances, ensuring guards and safety features work while promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
• Monitors work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities relating to the team and Greif.
• Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong corrugated converting operational knowledge and experience required
• In-depth understanding and working knowledge in corrugated converting operations and processes.
• 7+ years of supervisory and leadership skills. 
• Jumbo Flexo experience and knowledge are strongly preferred but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software a plus.

Education: Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 7+ years in a leadership role in corrugated converting, specifically in Die Cutting, Folding, and Gluing corrugated box operations.

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