Converting Lead 2nd Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Wichita, KS seeks a Production Lead for the 2nd shift (2pm-10pm). You will assist the Converting Supervisor, train crews, manage materials, and ensure safe, on-time production.

The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with maintenance, and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• 1-3 years minimum operator experience required.

Responsibilities

• Train and cross-train crews on machines.
• Oversee crews to ensure reliability and on-time performance.
• Maintain morale and teamwork; foster safe, efficient operation.
• Coordinate with supervisor and maintenance on repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Cary out duties in compliance with policies and safety rules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operator experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PRODUCTION LEAD

REPORTS TO: Converting Supervisor

Shift: 2nd - (2pm-10pm)

SUMMARY

Assist Shift Supervisor by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and cross-train crews on machines.
• 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 Manager 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 with operating machines.
• Assist Shipping Department when needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.
• Carries out Production 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.
• One to three years minimum Operator 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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• 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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 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

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• 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 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.

Our mission is to be the best vertically-integrated paper, packaging and resources recovery company in the western hemisphere.

• 5th largest corrugated packaging company in the United States
• World’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard
• Employ more than 7,500 employees in facilities across the country
• Operate as vertically integrated hub-and-spoke model to optimize the supply chain
• Recover more than 3 million tons of paper and recyclables annually