Production Lead

Pratt Industries•Carlisle, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a GREAT team in our Converting Department at Pratt Industries in Carlisle, PA. Pratt is America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. This role assists the Supervisor and crews in the daily process to produce quality converted products in a safe, productive manner with minimum waste. It also involves assisting in the training of all new employees and cross-training employees in key positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years prior leadership 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 will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.
Understanding 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, 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.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

Train and cross-train employees on machinery and processes.
Ensure that necessary tools and materials are available for crews to accomplish tasks.
Oversee crews and ensure that they are reliable, dependable, and on-time.
Ensure cooperation among crew members, maintain and improve morale, and make sure they work as a team. Maintain confidentiality.
Address questions, concerns, and problems expressed by the crew.
Train crew members about the importance of running efficiently.
Communicate with crew members regarding performance.
Coordinate with your 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 your department.
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 programs, and good housekeeping.
Directly assists in the supervision of all employees assigned to the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.