Converting Supervisor 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program within 1 month of h

Paid Holidays from Day 1

401(k) with match after 3 months

Paid vacation after 6 months

Tuition reimbursement after 12 months

Paid childbearing/parenting leave

Shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Healthy lifestyle reimbursement $500

Up to $1200 in HSA employer contrib

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Wapakoneta, OH, seeks a Supervisor for the Corrugator to oversee up to 40 employees, ensuring safe, productive production with minimal waste. The role includes cross-training staff and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading production and safety meetings, managing materials inventory, coordinating with maintenance, and enforcing policies. Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing is preferred; high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of prior supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 40 employees to maintain quality, safety, efficiency, and productivity while minimizing waste.
• Lead and participate in weekly production and safety meetings, communicate across shifts, and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory of sheets, inks, and supplies; coordinate with Maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance; keep upper management informed.
• Implement and support company policies, safety programs, and good housekeeping; pursue ongoing development through seminars and courses.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team at Pratt Industries – Wapakoneta Corrugator!

Why Work with Pratt Industries?

• Competitive Pay
• Fantastic Benefits:
• Health Insurance & Wellness Program within 1 month of hire
• Paid Holidays from Day 1
• 3-Months: 401(k) with match
• 6-Months: Paid vacation days
• 12-Months: Full tuition reimbursement & paid childbearing/parenting leave
• Shoe reimbursement, safety glasses reimbursement, $500 healthy lifestyle reimbursement, up to $1200 in HSA employer contributions, and much more!

Summary:

Supervise up to 40 employees to produce quality corrugated products safely, productively, and with minimum waste. The supervisor is also responsible for cross‑training employees in key positions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Production & Quality: Maintain and communicate quality, efficiency, and production levels. Report quality concerns and assist in setting guidelines.
• Employee Relations: Establish high morale, show fairness, consistency, and interest in employee problems (maintaining confidentiality). Enforce corrective actions, conduct weekly production/safety meetings, and communicate between shifts.
• Operations: Maintain inventory of sheets, inks, and other supplies. Coordinate with Maintenance Superintendent for repairs and preventive maintenance. Keep upper management informed of departmental issues.
• Compliance & Development: Implement and support company policies, safety programs, and good housekeeping. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Improve career skills through seminars, technical courses, and college courses.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervise all assigned employees, including training, planning work, appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining, conflict resolution, team building, coaching, problem-solving, documentation, and setting a positive example.

Education & Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of prior supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Skills

• Language: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to groups.
• Mathematical: Ability to read a tape measure accurately, calculate figures (percentages, measurement, volume, rate), and apply high school math concepts.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or graphic instructions, and deal with problems involving concrete variables.
• Technical: Working knowledge of equipment design/capabilities, cost issues, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (wage/hour, environmental, OSHA, DEQ, EEO).

Certificates/Licenses:

May require a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands:

Regular standing, walking, talking/hearing. Frequent use of hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling. Occasional sitting. Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs, occasionally up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required.

Work Environment:

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions. Occasional exposure to high places, fumes/airborne particles, vibration. Usually loud noise level.

Leadership Attributes

• Superior time management skills (managing multiple issues, leading effective meetings).
• Strong teaching skills (technical and administrative).
• Excellent crisis manager (high emotional control, leading to resolution).
• Excellent employee relations skills (active listener, performance appraisal, positive/corrective feedback, conflict resolution, motivational skills, coaching, delegation).
• Demonstrated confidence (consistent leadership, professional assertiveness).

Performance Measurements

• Meet or exceed operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity (standards set annually).
• Personal growth (goals developed annually with supervisor).
• Employee relations (evaluated on motivational techniques, feedback, subordinate development, positive work environment).
• Creativity (participation in advancing the business with new ideas).