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How much do converting superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for converting superintendent in the United States is $72,028.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Converting Superintendent, and how can they be addressed?

A Converting Superintendent often faces challenges such as maintaining consistent production quality, meeting tight deadlines, and managing a diverse team across multiple shifts. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to coordinate between production, maintenance, and quality assurance departments. Staying proactive with preventive maintenance and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement can help address these challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Converting Superintendent vs Paper Mill Supervisor?

AspectConverting SuperintendentPaper Mill Supervisor
CredentialsTypically requires experience in converting processes, technical knowledge, and industry certificationsRequires knowledge of paper manufacturing, safety standards, and supervisory certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees converting lines, managing production of finished paper productsManages paper manufacturing operations, including pulp processing and paper production
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in converting plants within paper and packaging industriesFound in paper mills, overseeing the entire manufacturing process
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles managing paper converting processesRelated but broader role in paper manufacturing

The Converting Superintendent focuses on managing converting lines that turn paper into finished products, while the Paper Mill Supervisor oversees the entire paper manufacturing process. Both roles require industry-specific knowledge and supervisory experience, but their scope and focus differ within the paper industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Converting Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Converting Superintendent, you need expertise in production management, process optimization, and a solid understanding of converting operations, usually supported by a technical degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with manufacturing software (such as ERP systems), quality control tools, and safety regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and driving continuous improvement. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production in a competitive manufacturing environment.

What does a Converting Superintendent do?

A Converting Superintendent oversees the converting operations in a manufacturing facility, typically within the paper, packaging, or plastics industry. Their main responsibilities include managing the production process that transforms raw materials into finished products, ensuring quality standards are met, and supervising staff. They also coordinate maintenance, optimize workflow, implement safety standards, and work to increase efficiency and reduce waste. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations.
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Infographic showing various Converting Superintendent job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,028 per year, or $34.6 per hour.
Superintendent(Travelling)

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

WhatYou'llDo

The Construction Site Superintendent oversees the operations of a construction site, from planning to completion. Responsible for the performance of all subcontractors, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Promote, execute, and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees and subcontractors to adopt safety as a culture.

Project Oversight:

  • Assume complete responsibility forproject construction ensuring safe, high quality,timelyand cost-effective execution of project work withminimalguidance from senior level leadership

  • Function asthe sole Design Groupjob-sitesuperintendent

  • Impartknowledge of principles of construction, including forming and placing of concrete, process piping, crane operations and erection of structural steel, installation of cladding on buildings, completion of roofing, plumbing, electrical and HVAC, interior finishes, and installation of manufacturing equipment

  • Impartknowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the industrial construction industry, industrial building and safety codes, rules, and regulations

  • Read and interpret construction plans;make real time updates to redline drawings and ensure subcontractors do the same

  • Navigate and learn new construction management software in an efficient manner

  • Manage inspection process from progress inspection to Certificate of Occupancy

Pre-Construction Phase:

  • Create sitelogisticsplansidentifyingtrailer location, material storage, access points, gates, safety requirements, signage,andtemporary utilities

  • Manage materialsand verification

  • Provide technicalexpertisethroughout thePre-Constructionprocess including reviewing the construction plans, specifications, schedules, as well asadvisingthe project manager of issues and/or deficiencies

  • Understand the customer contract, projectestimateand budget set-up

  • Understand subcontractor and supplier contract scopes

  • Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items

  • Establish the punch-list process and close-out procedures with the off-site Project Manager before the work commences

  • Assistsin the preparation of overall project schedule in coordination with off-site Project Manager

  • Schedule andprocuretools and equipment necessary for the project

Construction Phase:

  • Provide leadership byestablishingand maintaining an effective and harmonious working relationship with the client and Design Group team members and subcontractors

  • Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure that the safety, schedule, and quality requirements are met

  • Obtain all inspections

  • Direct and manage workloads and responsibilities

  • Work alongside onsite/offsite project stakeholders toensure thatproject is completedina timelyandefficient manner

  • Maintaindaily paperworkincludingProcore daily reports, schedule updates, and system correspondence

  • Identifyconflicts in construction progress bysubmittingformal RFIs;communicatetheseto the off-site PM for resolution

  • Ensure that the most up-to-date contract documents are beingutilizedtoprevent avoidable rework

  • Conduct subcontractor start-up meetingprior to the beginning of thescopeand leadsubcontractor coordination meetings

  • Participatein regular update meetings with off-site PM and upper management

  • Understand and communicate to all field personnel the goal/objectivesregardingconstruction

  • Track material/equipment deliveries and subcontractor start dates

  • Ensure quality control

  • Document quality and progress of each subcontractor and supplier

  • Review installation of materials and equipment against approved submittals

  • Maintain progress photos in Procore

  • Ensurethatjob safety requirements (city, state, federal) are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors; continually strive for zero incidents on all projects

  • Lead on-site safety meetings/Toolbox talks

  • Post andmaintainjob site signage

  • Monitor andcorrect all safety hazards at the jobsite

  • Log weekly project safety inspection report

  • Assistoff-site PM with review of change requests

  • Maintainand post adaily logof job-site activities(written and visual(photos)in Procore)

  • Correct deficiencies

  • Ensure that the job site is always clean and organized

Post-Construction Phase:

  • Complete the punch list andobtaincustomer sign-off

  • Complete as-built drawings

  • Photo document and update close out reports

Establish Clear Communication Channels:

  • Display a professional demeanorandfosterpositiverelationshipswithlocal communities

  • Buildsolidworking relationshipswith client leadership, local plant personnel, project inspectors, city, and county officials, and sub-contractors

  • Collaboratewith Project Safety Manager, Project Manager, Quality Control, and Architecture & Engineering design team

  • Motivate others, use professional negotiation skills, and conflict resolution skills to enforce contracts and drive successful outcomes

  • Conduct all business in an ethical manner to serve thecustomer and increase thegoodwilland success of Design Group

Scheduling:

  • Work with the off-site Project Manager in outlining projecttimetables,and evaluate and update schedules to ensure that project activities progress according to plan

  • Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met;identifyslippage and make necessary adjustments

  • Pre-plan and schedule project activity on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, asnecessary

  • Build, update, and push afourweek look ahead schedulein addition tothe project schedules

Safety:

  • Ensure compliance with Design Group's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1)

  • Ensure a clean and organized jobsite throughout construction

Travel:

  • Travel toregionalconstruction sites(this may requiretemporary lodging/living arrangements for extended time periods)

  • Work shifts may includenights, weekends, and holidays

WhatYou'llBring

  • A minimum of tenyears of experience as a construction site superintendent on industrial projects

  • Recent construction site superintendentexperienceworking on construction projects involving industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects)

  • A record of successful completion of industrial projects with values ranging from $500K to $20M

  • Proficiencyin Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project), Procore, Bluebeam, CAD

  • Experience working within active operating manufacturing facilities (preferred)

  • OSHA 30 certification

  • A willingness to travel for extended periodsof timefor construction project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings,trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions(work shifts may includenights, weekends, and holidays)

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, orarelated technical fieldorequivalent experience as a construction site superintendent for large industrial or manufacturing structures

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As aConstruction Site Superintendent,you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel likeyou'reon the path to becoming a Construction Site Superintendent, butyou'renot quite thereyet?We'dlove to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Construction Site Superintendent.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


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