Converting Superintendent Lewisburg Corr

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays from day one

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Lewisburg seeks a Converting Superintendent to lead the Converting Department, upholding safety, quality, and production standards. You will guide Supervisors and hourly staff, oversee shift performance, and ensure clear communication of plant standards.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, and problem solving, with a focus on training, morale, and hands-on supervision in a thriving corrugated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of corrugated experience and 2 years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Converting Supervisors and hourly employees.
• Oversee shift performance and plant standards.
• Train and mentor staff; manage inventory and downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Enforce safety, quality, and housekeeping policies.
• Resolve problems and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Time management

Crisis management

Teaching, training

Interpersonal communication

Employee relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

#118-24076

Location

Lewisburg Corrugating-0118

Job Description

Pratt Industries - a sustainable packaging company - is looking for an experienced, safety-conscious leader ready to manage the Converting Department of the Lewisburg Corrugator!

Quick Benefits! (we know you wanted to know!)

• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave

Other Perks of Pratt (because we both know the numbers aren’t everything)

• Plentiful opportunities for growth and learning
• Stable employment in a thriving industry
• Hands-on Management
• Becoming a member of the Pratt family - a company that truly cares

Summary

The Converting Superintendent is tasked with managing the Converting Department with ultimate goals of upholding safety, quality, and production standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Converting Supervisors and Hourly Employees
• Oversee performance of shifts
• Communicate plant 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 converting positions
• Oversee roll room and manage inventory
• Responsible for the upkeep of machinery; coordinate maintenance work with a minimum of downtime.
• Help with solutions to solve production problems. Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, safety program, and good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.
• Other 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 Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of corrugated experience and at least 2 years in a Supervisory or Managerial role

Necessary Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Time management
• Crisis management
• Teaching, training, and coaching
• Interpersonal communication
• Employee relations

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.

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.

Technical Skills

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 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.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required to have a clamp truck license

Physical Demands

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.

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.

Additional Information

Internal Posting

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