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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Retirement Plan With Company Match
Posted 66d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations in the Slitting, Bag, and Pouch departments, guiding associates and coordinating workflow. Ensure production quality, safety compliance, and accurate administrative reporting for the night shift.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and 2-3 years of technical and supervisory experience. Preferred candidates have technical training or an apprenticeship in printing trades.
Full job description
TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.
TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.
Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com
Summary Description:
We seeking an experienced Converting Leader to oversee day-to-day operations in our Slitting, Bag, and Pouch departments. This leadership role is responsible for guiding associates, ensuring production quality, coordinating workflow, and supporting a safe and efficient work environment. If you are a hands-on supervisor with strong communication skills and a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
NIGHT SHIFT POSITION - 12 HOURS - CONTINENTAL SCHEDULE
What you’ll be doing:
Leadership & Operations
Lead, organize, and coordinate daily activities for Slitting, Bag, and Pouch operations.
Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to support employees and monitor performance.
Review upcoming jobs and plan efficient shift operations.
Provide training, technical support, coaching, and cross-training opportunities for associates.
Coordinate coverage for PTO and overtime needs, including stepping in to assist when necessary.
Complete performance reviews and ensure proper documentation for disciplinary actions when applicable.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all company policies including quality, safety, housekeeping, and food safety standards.
Verify quality at startup, throughout runs, and upon completion of production.
Communicate quality issues promptly to operators.
Support compliance with ISO 9001, environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs.
Administrative Duties
Review daily production reports and ensure accurate material accountability.
Maintain inventory of department supplies.
Assist with plant inventory activities.
Complete required operational and administrative reporting.
Perform end-of-shift procedures, such as securing the building and locking facility gates.
This is an onsite position located out of Hickory, NC Facility
We’d love to hear from you if:
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Technical training or equivalent apprenticeship (up to 5 years) in printing trades preferred.
2–3 years of progressively responsible technical and supervisory experience required.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
Effective time management and the ability to delegate work efficiently.
Knowledge of press and lamination processes, equipment, and quality standards.
Ability to read and interpret work specifications and production schedules.
Solid understanding of personnel policies and recordkeeping practices.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a production environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and temperature changes (within OSHA standards).
Must follow all safety guidelines to avoid injury risks to hands, feet, and eyes.
Regularly required to stand, communicate, and use hands and fingers.
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
TOPPAN Packaging is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes both flexible and thermoformed packaging. The company operates a network of manufacturing and design facilities across the world and is part of the global TOPPAN Group, a worldwide leader in printing and packaging solutions.
The organization brings together a portfolio of specialized businesses and brands, including Alloyd, TEQ, Highland Packaging Solutions, Trident, and EnviroFlex®, combining deep expertise in flexible packaging solutions, heat-sealing technology, thermoforming, rotogravure and flexographic printing, and complex laminates.
By managing both film production and packaging conversion, the company can better align materials, performance, and application requirements, delivering more customized, high-performing solutions.
As part of the global TOPPAN Group – founded in 1900 and employing more than 50,000 people worldwide – TOPPAN Packaging is backed by industry-leading technologies and a global network focused on delivering sustainable, integrated solutions.
TOPPAN Packaging serves customers across industries including healthcare, medical devices, consumer goods, and food, helping brands bring products to market with packaging solutions that protect, perform, and scale. Our packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications including snacks, condiments, healthcare items, prepared meals, fresh produce, coffee, and pet food. We are committed to responsible packaging that protects products and supports a healthier planet.
Learn more at packaging.toppan.com.
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