Converting Operations Manager at Judge Group

Overview: The Converting Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the production facility’s converting operations, which include reclose packaging, pouching, and zipper application. This role involves supervising multi-shift operations and providing technical oversight to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing:

• Develop and maintain efficient workflows within the department.
• Ensure a consistent supply of materials.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and documentation.
• Oversee daily departmental activities.
• Ensure effective employee training programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Manage staffing requirements, including vacation planning and coverage.

Technical/Quality:

• Achieve quality, production, productivity, and safety goals.
• Collaborate with the Technical Department on customer or machine tooling.
• Perform quality control testing and enter data into the database.
• Coordinate with the Technical Department for trial/product development materials and specifications.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with food safety/SQF standards, including SOPs, pre-operational checklists, audits, and recalls.
• Manage projects, including the selection, installation, and startup of major equipment purchases.
• Identify and implement equipment, process, and procedural improvements.
• Comply with all company-wide and department-specific SOPs, including those related to employee health and safety, SQF, GMP, and SGP.

Supervisory:

• Oversee and coordinate activities of shift personnel, including Shift Supervisors.
• Conduct employee evaluations and direct staff development.
• Manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Address issues and situations objectively and fairly based on company policies and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Management experience in a flexible packaging operation, with a focus on converting operations (e.g., pouching, reclose packaging).
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze P&L results from manufacturing data.
• Good communication and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Knowledge of web handling processes.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems with limited standards and time.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Project management skills and the ability to gain buy-in from all organizational levels.
• SQF Certification is a plus.