Pratt Industries

Production Lead Person - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries  •  Jackson, MO (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Train and cross-train crews.
  • Ensure that necessary tools and materials are available for crews to accomplish tasks.
  • Oversee crews and ensure that they are reliable, dependable, on-time.
  • Ensure that there is cooperation among crew members. Maintain and improve morale and make sure that they work as a team.
  • 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.
  • Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
  • Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety, and good housekeeping.
  • Operate or assist when needed.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.
  • Carries out Finishing Lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; 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.
  • One to three years prior supervisory experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • 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.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

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:

  • 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.
  • Quality and Food Safety standards.
  • Regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA and EEO.

Qualifications

- Full Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Vacations

- Bonus Pay

- 401K with a match

Pratt Industries

About Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY.

Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals.

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.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Year Founded
1987
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