Converting Systems Manager

This is an opportunity to lead technology strategy where it has a direct impact on our operations and our business. You’ll guide a team of systems professionals, partner closely with converting and plant leaders, and help turn complex business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions. Along the way, you’ll strengthen our systems landscape by developing people, simplifying processes, improving reliability, and driving modernization. It’s a role for someone who enjoys building strong teams while moving technology and the business forward together.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, support, and ongoing improvement of technology systems supporting converting operations.

• Develop and maintain a systems roadmap that aligns technology priorities with business needs and overall IT strategy.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, integrate, and modernize systems and business processes.

• Ensure converting applications and data are reliable, secure, scalable, and effectively managed.

• Partner with business and plant leaders to understand needs and develop practical, scalable technology solutions.

• Lead cross-functional decisions involving business processes, systems, data, integrations, and responsibilities.

• Manage technology partners, vendors, consultants, and key application relationships.

• Oversee system performance, issue resolution, root-cause analysis, releases, and continuous improvement.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts, administrators, developers, and other technology professionals.

• Build strong team capabilities, clear ownership, documentation, and processes that reduce reliance on individual employees or vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications, ERP, manufacturing systems, systems integration, or related technology roles.

• 5+ years of experience leading technical or business systems professionals.

• Experience with complex enterprise applications, including implementations, upgrades, integrations, and modernization.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and related processes such as production, supply chain, scheduling, shipping, or order-to-cash.

• Ability to understand business processes and translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.

• Experience partnering across business and IT teams and managing vendors, projects, and organizational change.

• Experience driving process standardization, continuous improvement, and effective data management.

• Proven ability to develop teams, strengthen capabilities, and build cross-training and succession plans.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,500 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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