Corrugator Superintendent

Pratt Industries•Carlisle, PA

About The Position

The Corrugator Superintendent leads the corrugating department and oversees Corrugator Supervisors and hourly employees to ensure safe, efficient production of quality products. The role provides leadership, technical direction, planning, and coaching while supporting productivity, cost, quality, safety, employee development, and plant objectives. The superintendent oversees performance across all corrugator shifts, staffing and employee development, roll room operations and roll stock inventory, and machinery upkeep and maintenance coordination. The position also promotes collaboration and consistent communication, addresses operational issues, and supports company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and housekeeping standards. Pratt Industries is a paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 employees and manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company describes its commitment to recycling and the environment as “harvesting the urban forest.”

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in the corrugated industry.
At least two years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and other job-related documents; prepare routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with employees, management, customers, and other groups.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate figures and amounts including percentages, measurements, volume, and rates; ability to apply basic mathematical concepts required for corrugator operations.
Ability to understand and carry out written, verbal, or graphic instructions; identify, evaluate, and resolve production and operational issues using sound judgment; and manage multiple variables within established policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of corrugator equipment, design, capabilities, and operating requirements; equipment capabilities and processes; production costs and operating factors; roll stock inventory and related material requirements; and basic production, quality, safety, and productivity measures.
Clamp truck certificate, license, or registration.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities.
Ability to lead meetings and communicate expectations and priorities effectively.
Strong coaching and teaching skills to develop employees in technical and operational aspects of their roles.
Ability to remain composed and provide effective leadership in challenging situations.
Strong team-building and employee-relations skills, including listening, performance management, feedback, conflict resolution, coaching, and delegation.
Ability to provide consistent leadership with appropriate professional assertiveness and interact professionally with employees, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead Corrugator Supervisors and hourly employees and oversee the performance of all corrugator shifts.
Communicate plant standards, expectations, and operational priorities to employees.
Promote a positive work environment through fair and consistent leadership, effective communication, and employee engagement.
Communicate significant mechanical, scheduling, production, or personnel issues to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager.
Oversee proper staffing, training, and development of employees in corrugator positions.
Oversee the roll room and maintain accurate roll stock inventory.
Coordinate machinery upkeep and maintenance activities to minimize downtime and support reliable operations.
Identify and help resolve production and operational problems to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Implement, maintain, and support company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and housekeeping standards.
Train, coach, and develop employees to improve individual and team performance.
Plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; recognize employee contributions; administer corrective action and discipline as appropriate; and address employee concerns.
Promote teamwork and collaboration between shifts, crews, and other departments.
Document employee and operational matters as appropriate and demonstrate professional conduct, leadership, and accountability.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.