Converting Production Lead

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated - Converting Production Lead
Location: Asheboro, NC | Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM / 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (flexible based on business needs)

About the Role
We are hiring a Converting Production Lead to oversee the safety, quality, and production of our converting team. This role leads and develops staff, ensures efficient operation of converting assets, manages material flow, and drives high-quality production. You will also step in as needed when personnel are absent.

Why Georgia-Pacific
Be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Help us deliver superior customer service while growing your leadership skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Salary

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
• 2^nd shift differential is $2.00 per hour / 3^rd shift differential is $1.00 per hour
• You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant.

Shift

• Only candidates who are flexible to be assigned to work any shift will be considered
• Candidates must be flexible and available to work first, second, or third shift as needed. This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Currently hiring for 2^nd and 3^rd shift.
• Orientation will be on 1^st shift (7am-3pm), and you will be assigned your permanent 2^nd or 3^rd shift after your orientation.
• Asheboro operates on a point based attendance program.

Shift Hours:

• 1^st shift: Monday - Friday 7am-3pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 2^nd shift: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm; weekends and overtime as needed
• 3^rd shift: Monday - Friday 11pm-7am; weekends and overtime as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and operate key converting assets safely and efficiently.
• Lead, coach, and develop the converting team, fostering accountability and engagement.
• Ensure all finished products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Control material flow across the facility to maintain smooth operations.
• Fill in for absent personnel and adjust to changing shift schedules as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues using critical thinking and collaboration.
• Apply PBM to drive a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Use strong communication and planning skills to execute tasks effectively.
• Must be able to work any shift and support the team wherever needed.
• Commitment to learning and mastering converting asset operations.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, material flow, and operational excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• Leadership experience in industrial/manufacturing/military environments, or corrugated industry experience, or post-high school manufacturing/industrial education.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching and developing employees in a corrugated box plant.
• Experience leading a team with focus on quality, efficiency, and team accountability.
• Experience with converting asset operations.