Quality Tech Lead at Pratt Industries

Statesville, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Technician, Training, Communication, Crisis Management, Time Management, Auditing, Food Safety, Technical Knowledge, Leadership, Problem Solving, Detail Orientation, Humility, Initiative, Collaboration, Mathematical Skills, Safety Compliance

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

POSITION TITLE: Quality Tech. Lead REPORTS TO: Quality Systems Manager SUMMARY The Quality Technician Lead Person performs the quality technician functions on their own shift. However, goes above and beyond by taking initiative to address and overcome obstacles. This person sets the example for others to follow and seeks ways to make the Quality Technician function more valuable. Also, the Lead person consistently strives to become the expert and develops methods and training to improve others. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be the liaison to the other technicians via the Quality Manager ensuring that communications are understood by other technicians. Set the example for other technicians to follow. Enable and drive shift to shift turnover and communication. Assist the Quality Manager in preparing for monthly QM/Tech. meetings. This includes identifying issues and offering solutions to be presented. Serve as the lead trainer for new technicians and ongoing/refresher training for current techs. Offer guidance to other technicians in handling difficult situations with operators/supervisors. Demonstrate humility by accepting constructive criticism and practicing new techniques to improve. 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. Comply with company policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by management. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: Prior work experience in the corrugated industry. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 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. REASONING ABILITY 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. TECHNICAL SKILLS The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Corrugated Box and sheet design. Ability to read and understand print /job cards. Auditing knowledge and skill. Detailed knowledge of Corrugated sheet and box Quality standards. Basic knowledge of Food Safety requirements in the plant. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES The individual must possess 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 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. Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness. Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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 incentive opportunities, 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. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

The Quality Technician Lead performs quality technician functions and sets an example for others. They also assist in training and improving the quality technician function.