Manufacturing Supervisor Second Shift at Pratt Industries

Butler Township, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Cost Reduction, Safety Compliance, Team Building, Crisis Management, Communication, Mathematical Skills, Technical Knowledge, Leadership, Inventory Management, Mechanical Maintenance

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift – Paper Position Summary: This position will report to the Manufacturing Manager. Direct and manage plant floor operations with overall responsibilities for production, quality and other production related activities. This position requires that the Production Supervisor to spend a significant amount of time on the production floor. In doing so, he/she will work with direct reports to uncover opportunities for process improvement, improved downtime, reduce waste, cost reduction and quality enhancements all in a safe manner. This individual must develop, train manufacturing floor employees by mentoring developing and challenging them. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Oversee performance of employees and communicate company standards to staff. * Establish high morale throughout your staff by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. * Report to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager any mechanical, scheduling, or personnel problems that may have significant effects on operations. * Oversee the proper training and manning of plant positions. * Production: Oversee inventories of sheets, ink and other production supplies and report when inventory is low allowing plant to stay in-stock on key raw materials to produce customers product. * Responsible for the upkeep of machinery; coordinate maintenance work with a minimum of downtime. * Solve production problems that are not or cannot be resolved at the supervisory level. * Assist the Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager and Plant Scheduler to meet the customer’s needs and keep cost at a minimal level. Notify the Plant Scheduler of any needed changes to the production schedule. * Communicate with Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager and Maintenance Manager the various needs of the Production Department as well as see those respective department needs are met by Production. * Communicate with Accounting, Human Resources, and Purchasing the various needs of the Production Department as well as see those respective department needs are met by Production. * Manage time cards for hourly reports reporting to Manufacturing Supervisor * Additional duties may be assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises all employees assigned to the Production 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED plus college and/or appropriate technical courses 3 to 5 years experience as a proven manager 3 to 5 years converting paper bags or folder gluer manufacturing experience preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. TECHNICAL SKILLS The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: * Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. This also supports the supervisor's role of teacher and trainer for his/her personnel. * Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement. * Budget development, adherence and analysis. * 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. LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES The individual must posses the following: * 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 sales 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 and 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. * Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Qualifications Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Supervisor will oversee plant floor operations, focusing on production, quality, and process improvement. This role involves significant time spent on the production floor, mentoring employees and addressing operational challenges.