Converting Specialist

Title : Converting Specialist Pay Rate : PL 15-16 $140,000 - $170,000 Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Category/ Location : Remote – Needs to be near major airport The Converting Specialist is a full-time position in the Operational Excellence Blackshirt Group, reporting to the Operational Excellence Converting Team Lead. This job requires full-time North American travel, Monday morning through Friday afternoon, an average of 45 weeks per year. The Job You Will Perform: Active involvement with process improvement efforts and continued training of operating crew Diagnosing chronic equipment failures and advising on corrective actions. Acting as a liaison between equipment suppliers to ensure their products and services are meeting facility and division specifications Identifying root causes for quality and productivity non-conformances and assisting converting teams with corrective actions Mastering all converting aspects of the IP Manufacturing Reliability System. Developing and delivering MRS – related curriculum at regional and national workshops. Educate and coach manufacturing plants on usage of systems, process and tools related to centerlining and inspection SPIs Advise plants on preventive/predictive maintenance plans in an effort to keep converting equipment in peak operating condition Involvement with new capital installations and assisting operating crews with training and start up Coach converting supervisors on technical and leadership aspects of managing and engaging an operating crew Responsible for working with plant teams to show demonstrated improvement in converting department performance (uptime, speeds, waste} across the Packaging Solutions North America The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 10+ years industry/converting experience at all levels of operations 5+ years' experience with converting machine mechanical & electrical installation and troubleshooting Associates degree minimum or B.S. in a technical discipline Prior experience working with OEMs and various converting equipment is highly desired Proficient in the development and delivery of technical training Knowledge of converting machinery from various manufacturers Ability to engage converting employees and manufacturing plant leaders Continuous improvement mindset - understanding the business metrics of safety, quality, productivity, costs, and work to improve operational results Key Competencies: Business Acumen Customer Focus Action Oriented Problem Solving Priority Setting Project Management Decision Making Communication Skills Presentation Skills Drive for results Motivating others Time management