Converting Team Lead

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Position Summary

The Converting Team Lead oversees day shift (6am to 2pm) envelope operations, ensuring safe, efficient production, high-quality output, and on-time delivery. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching and developing team members, driving performance, and maintaining alignment with Japs-Olson values. The Team Lead also partners cross-functionally to resolve issues, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement across the department.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead day shift flexo envelope converting operations (W+D presses) to ensure safe, efficient production, high quality, and on-time delivery
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and performance management to develop team members and drive engagement
• Set clear expectations, prioritize work, and hold team members accountable to production goals and JO values
• Oversee operation of flexo W+D presses; ensure jobs are run to specification
• Monitor equipment performance through routine checks; troubleshoot mechanical, production, and quality issues as they arise
• Ensure all products meet quality standards, including print accuracy, embossing quality, converting specs, and required documentation
• Manage vendor relationships for flexo W+D equipment, including service coordination, technical support, and parts ordering
• Coordinate and oversee preventative maintenance activities on envelope presses to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
• Manage daily staffing, scheduling, and workflow to support production demands and coverage needs
• Oversee materials and supplies specific to envelope production, coordinating internally to prevent shortages or delays
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures, and trainings
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of envelope converting team members
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and supporting standard work and efficiency initiatives
• Communicate effectively across shifts, including shift turnover and participation in production and leadership meetings

• 3–5 years of experience in envelope converting, preferably with W+D or similar envelope press equipment
• 3–5 years of leadership experience with direct reports, including coaching, development, and performance management
• Experience coordinating with equipment vendors for service, support, and parts management preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills in a production setting
• Proven ability to lead, engage, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing production needs
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Hands-on, self-motivated leader with a customer-focused and collaborative approach
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including nights and weekends as needed
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Printing, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Continuous Improvement experience or familiarity with CI tools preferred

• Affordable medical insurance plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Short and long-term disability

Due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, Japs-Olson Company considers this position to be safety-sensitive position. All job offers are conditional based on satisfying a 9-panel drug screening and physical test in accordance with the Drug Testing in the Workplace Act.

The pay range listed reflects typical compensation based on market data, generally between the 25th and 75th percentile for similar roles. Where you land within that range depends on your experience, skills, and qualifications. Our recruiters will keep you in the loop throughout the process, so you know where you stand. We’re committed to fair and open conversations every step of the way.