Converting Superintendent

Pratt Industries•Warner Robins, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Converting Superintendent, you serve as a critical leadership link between plant strategy and floor execution. You will oversee a departmental structure consisting of three Supervisors and approximately seventy hourly employees. Your primary objective is to lead the production of high-quality corrugated board while maintaining a culture of safety, efficiency, and aggressive waste reduction. You are responsible for the continuous development of your team through strategic cross-training and mentorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (Required).
3 to 5 years of proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Expert ability to read a tape measure with speed and precision.
Proficiency in calculating percentages, volume, and rates.
Strong verbal and written skills; must be comfortable speaking before groups of employees and customers.
Reasoning ability to solve complex problems involving multiple variables.
Ability to provide clear, common-sense instructions to your team.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience specifically within the corrugated industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the department to meet or exceed management-set quality, efficiency, and production targets.
Act as the primary conduit between upper management and floor staff, ensuring all shifts are aligned and shift transitions are seamless.
Manage and maintain optimal inventory levels of rollstock and essential corrugator supplies to prevent production delays.
Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate equipment repairs and schedule critical preventive maintenance.
Monitor board quality continuously, reporting concerns to leadership and assisting in the refinement of quality guidelines.
Implement and uphold all company policies, safety protocols, and "good housekeeping" (5S) standards.
Ensure all departmental activities comply with local, state, and federal laws.
Foster a high-morale environment built on fairness, consistency, and professional confidentiality.
Direct, appraise, and coach your subordinate supervisors to improve their leadership and technical capabilities.
Lead weekly Production/Safety meetings and identify opportunities for employee cross-training in key positions.
Commit to ongoing professional growth by participating in industry seminars and technical coursework.