3rd Shift Corrugator Supervisor

Pratt Industries • New York, NY

41d • $71,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for overseeing approximately 7-14 employees in the daily operation of the corrugator, ensuring the production of quality board in a safe, productive manner with minimal waste. A key aspect of this role involves cross-training employees in critical positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.
• Quality standards.
• 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.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, efficiency's, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your staff.
• Report quality concerns to Plant Manager, and Quality Manager . Assist in determining quality guidelines.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain inventories of roll stock and corrugator supplies.
• Coordinate with other Corrugator Supervisors, Maintenance Manager, and Plant Manager on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
• Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
• Enforce the corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with employees.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, safety program, and good housekeeping.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Must have the flexibility to work occasional weekend's as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans, full benefits package, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
• Benefit eligible within one month of hire. Including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, FSA-Dependant Care, Pre-Paid Legal & Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with a company match after 90-days
• Wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually
• PAID vacation days after 6 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees