Converting Supervisor 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries•Wapakoneta, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Industries is hiring a Converting Supervisor for the 3rd shift at its Wapakoneta Corrugator. The supervisor oversees up to 40 employees to produce quality corrugated products safely and productively while minimizing waste. The role includes cross-training employees in key positions and directly supervising assigned employees, including training, work planning, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, conflict resolution, team building, coaching, problem-solving, documentation, and setting a positive example. The supervisor maintains and communicates quality, efficiency, and production levels; reports quality concerns and helps establish guidelines; supports employee relations and communication between shifts; maintains supplies inventory; coordinates repairs and preventive maintenance with the Maintenance Superintendent; and keeps upper management informed of departmental issues. The role also supports company policies, safety programs, compliance, and housekeeping. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of prior supervisory experience. Prior corrugated-industry experience is preferred. A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required. The work involves regular standing and walking, frequent manual activity, lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and usually loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of prior supervisory experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately, calculate percentages and measurements, volume and rate, and apply high school math concepts.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or graphic instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, cost issues, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, including wage/hour, environmental, OSHA, DEQ, and EEO requirements.
Ability to regularly stand and walk; frequently use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and occasionally sit.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities are required.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required.

Responsibilities

Supervise up to 40 employees to produce quality corrugated products safely, productively, and with minimum waste.
Cross-train employees in key positions.
Maintain and communicate quality, efficiency, and production levels; report quality concerns and assist in setting guidelines.
Promote employee morale, fairness, consistency, and confidential handling of employee concerns.
Enforce corrective actions, conduct weekly production and safety meetings, and communicate between shifts.
Maintain inventory of sheets, inks, and other supplies.
Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with the Maintenance Superintendent.
Keep upper management informed of departmental issues.
Implement and support company policies, safety programs, and good housekeeping; comply with company policies and procedures.
Develop career skills through seminars, technical courses, and college courses.
Directly supervise assigned employees, including training, planning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, resolving conflicts, building teams, coaching, problem-solving, documentation, and setting a positive example.
Meet or exceed operating standards for quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
Pursue annual personal growth goals and support employee development and a positive work environment.
Participate in advancing the business with new ideas.