Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•West Carrollton, OH

About The Position

The Production Lead assists the Production Manager and has working knowledge of all machinery to help train machine operators and address downtime. The role leads the workforce in maintaining a safe and clean workplace and meeting quality standards, including preventing damaged products from reaching customers, following the in-house QA process, and promptly disposing of damaged goods. The Production Lead also supports efficient operations, employee development, coordination with maintenance and supervisors, and implementation of company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high school math concepts.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities and how to translate that knowledge into efficient operations.
Working knowledge of cost issues to make daily decisions that reduce costs and help identify areas for improvement.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization requirements, company policies, personnel requirements, 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 lead effective, efficient meetings.
Teaching skills to train personnel in technical and administrative aspects of the role.
Crisis-management skills, emotional control under adverse conditions, and the ability to lead personnel toward successful resolutions.
Employee-relations skills, including active listening, personnel appraisal, positive and corrective feedback, conflict resolution, motivation, coaching, and delegation.
Demonstrated confidence and a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

Train and cross-train employees on machinery and processes.
Ensure crews have the tools and materials needed to complete their tasks.
Oversee crews and ensure they are reliable, dependable, and punctual.
Promote cooperation, teamwork, and morale among crew members, and maintain confidentiality.
Address crew questions, concerns, and problems.
Train crew members on the importance of efficient operations.
Communicate with crew members regarding performance.
Coordinate with the supervisor and Maintenance Superintendent on department repairs and preventive maintenance.
Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect department performance.
Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
Communicate with relevant supervisors to prevent problems between shift changes.
Develop career skills through seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
Implement, maintain, and support company policies and procedures, including safety programs and good housekeeping.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.