How to hire a converter supervisor

How to hire a converter supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step converter supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a converter supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new converter supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a converter supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A converter supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, converter supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of converter supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Converter Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Converter Supervisor		$17-34
   Production Supervisor/Manager	Production supervision managers display strong skills in supervision, decision-making, effective planning, and also have a keen eye for detail. This career will call on the maintenance of a production line's operations, as well as the ongoing production of the end product, in addition to maximizing production while maintaining quality products and staff safety.	$30-58
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Direct Reports
   • Quality Products
   • Safety Training
   • Safety Rules
   • Production Schedules
   • Sigma
   • Plant Safety Regulations
   • Production Issues
   • Submit Reports
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Flexo
   • Waste Reduction

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   Responsibilities:

   • Establish and manage economic development programs, improve reporting standards, and significantly increase accountability within logistics area.
   • Lead calibration sessions for leadership team and quality assurance specialists to ensure student experience expectations are consistent and coach appropriately.
   • Schedule and prioritize jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demand using FIFO manufacturing disciplines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your converter supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A converter supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, converter supervisors' average salary in mississippi is 40% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level converter supervisors earn 48% less than senior-level converter supervisors.
   • Certifications. A converter supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a converter supervisor's salary.

   Average converter supervisor salary

   $52,157yearly

   $25.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level converter supervisor salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a converter supervisor job description

   A converter supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a converter supervisor job description:

   Converter supervisor job description example

   **Opportunity summary:** As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily.
   **How you will impact WestRock:**
   
   · Execute safety briefs to crews on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
   
   · Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
   
   · Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
   
   · Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
   
   · Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
   
   · Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved
   
   · Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
   
   · Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
   
   · Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
   
   **What you need to succeed:**
   
   · High School diploma or G.E.D.
   
   · 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment
   
   · Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word
   
   · Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
   
   · Proven experience utilizing plant program technology. such as AS/400, Kiwi, Kronos, JDE, etc.
   
   · Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
   
   · Ability to make independent, effective decisions
   
   · Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
   
   · Ability to problem solve and analyze line operations with minimal developmental guidance
   
   · Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams
   
   · Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style based on audience
   
   · Flexibility to work multiple shifts
   
   **About WestRock** (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com. WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find the right converter supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with converter supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit converter supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your converter supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit converter supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit converter supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new converter supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect converter supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new converter supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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