Converting Supervisor 2nd shift

Pratt Industries•Lewisburg, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise approximately 2 – 40 people in the daily routine of producing quality corrugated products in a safe, productive manner with minimum waste. Cross-train employees in key positions.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
Two years prior supervisory 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.
Working knowledge of cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and help find areas that require improvement.
Working knowledge of quality standards.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO.
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
Teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for personnel both in the technical and administrative parts of the position.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead 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, understanding and demonstrating 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management and communicate these standards to staff.
Report quality concerns to Converting and Plant Superintendent and assist in determining quality guidelines.
Establish high morale within the department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems, while maintaining confidentiality.
Maintain inventories of sheets, inks, and other converting supplies.
Coordinate with 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.
Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employee(s).
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 program and good housekeeping.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.