Mailer Bag Converting Manager

Mondi AG•Clinton, PA

25d

About The Position

The Mailer Bag Converting Manager is responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the Pittsburgh plant’s converting operations, with a primary focus on the production of mailer bags. This role includes the effective management of all converting equipment and associated processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output. The Mailer Bag Converting Manager is accountable for achieving daily production goals, managing and developing direct reports, resolving operational issues, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This leader ensures that all converting activities align with customer specifications and company quality standards while maintaining full compliance with company policies and safety procedures. The Mailer Bag Converting Manager also plays a key role in building a collaborative team environment, providing direction, and reinforcing core operational and cultural values.

Requirements

5 + years of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field preferred
Multiwall paper bag manufacturing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Acts as a champion of safety by modeling safe behavior and ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and procedures within the production area
Monitor and manage key performance metrics such as downtime, run speeds, material waste, and labor productivity to drive continuous improvement
Reinforce a culture that embraces and reinforces continuous improvement
Consult with the scheduling/planning department to review work orders, determine process, materials/substrates, machines and sequence of operation to be able to coordinate workflow and resources ensuring efficient execution against the production plan
Works with Quality Control to monitor output, assessing/grading each job for standard deviations and imperfections and problem solving to minimize rework, customer complaints, and overall quality concerns
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and scheduling teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize disruptions, and ensure timely order fulfillment
Completes necessary administrative tasks including but not limited to time reporting, workforce planning, production recordkeeping and reporting, safety & quality audits
Confers with supervisors and or team leads to coordinate activities across multiple shifts
Ensures staffing is appropriate to meet workload requirements and productivity standards
Demonstrate ownership of trainings required for all production team members
Oversee the performance of direct reports by establishing goals, providing coaching and guidance and conducting regular performance reviews
Accept responsibility and accountability for worker performance