Converting Lead 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Lewisburg, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists the Supervisor and crews in the daily process of producing quality converted products in a safe, productive manner with minimum waste. The Converting Lead also assists in the training of all new employees and cross-trains employees in key positions. The base pay is $26.40, plus a $1.00 shift differential for the 2nd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years prior leadership experience.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Understanding of cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and help find areas that require improvement.
Awareness of regulatory requirements including wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead an effective and efficient meeting.
Teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

Train and cross-train employees on machinery and processes.
Ensure that necessary tools and materials are available for crews to accomplish tasks.
Oversee crews and ensure that they are reliable, dependable, and on-time.
Ensure cooperation among crew members, maintain and improve morale, and ensure they work as a team.
Maintain confidentiality.
Address questions, concerns, and problems expressed by the crew.
Train crew members about the importance of running efficiently.
Communicate with crew members regarding performance.
Coordinate with the supervisor and Maintenance Superintendent on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of the department.
Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
Improve career skills by enrolling in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety programs and good housekeeping.
Directly assist in the supervision of all employees assigned to the department.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
Apply concepts of high school math.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Have a working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Understand cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and help find areas that require improvement.
Adhere to regulatory requirements including wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ, and EEO.
Maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License (may be required).
Stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Possess superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead an effective and efficient meeting.
Utilize teaching skills to function effectively as a teacher for personnel in both technical and administrative parts of the position.
Act as an excellent crisis manager demonstrating high emotional control under adverse conditions and leading personnel to a successful resolution.
Utilize excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, resolving conflicts, and understanding and demonstrating positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
Demonstrate confidence by providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
Meet or exceed Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
Develop and agree to annual goals for personal growth with supervisor/superintendent.
Be evaluated on skills and advancements in motivational techniques and results, positive and corrective/constructive feedback, subordinate development, and creating a positive work environment.
Be evaluated on creativity by actively participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.