Plant Supervisor

prattinternalcareersite; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits and wellness reim.

3 Months: 401(k) with match

12 months: FULL tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Nashville is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations, overseeing safety, quality, and efficiency across production, shipping, planning, receiving, and maintenance.

The role emphasizes ensuring equipment is operated per O&M manuals, maintaining 5S standards, and coordinating training and performance objectives. Travel and shift variations may be required to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of manufacturing/production supervisory experience.
• Experience with recycling environments and health, safety and environmental issues.
• Ability to write reports and procedural manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of employees to meet production goals.
• Ensure equipment is operated in compliance with the O&M manual.
• Check incoming and outgoing materials for quality and conformity.
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly housekeeping and safety standards.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure staff training on mobile equipment.
• Develop and implement JSAs and safety training records.
• Manage inventories and scheduling of trucks based on daily production.
• Prepare and conduct daily toolbox talks and 5S program implementation.
• Report plant issues to Plant Manager and coordinate corrective actions.
• Be flexible to business needs including occasional night/weekend shifts.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Safety & regulatory knowledge

Production planning

Verbal & written communication

PC proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, P

Team leadership

Time management

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

5S program

OSHA regulations

Job description

Pratt Perks:

• 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

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing guidance, direction, training and establishing and directing performance objectives for production, safety/regulatory, shipping, planning, receiving, and maintenance. A high degree of safety, quality, production understanding and experience.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

• Supervise the work or employees
• Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with O&M manual
• Check material (incoming and outgoing) for quality and conformity
• Ensure housekeeping plan is implemented on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations
• Ensure employees are properly trained on all mobile equipment.
• Maintain, document and keep up to date all Safety and Health Monthly Training
• Manage material inventories and schedule trucks based on daily production.
• Maintain all commodity inventories in a neat and orderly manner.
• Conduct daily Toolbox meetings.
• Implement and maintain 5S program.
• Keep Plant Manager informed of activities, problems, etc.
• Must obey all company safety regulations.
• Report and document all plant and equipment damage.
• Investigate and provide corrective measures for all plant and equipment damage.
• Develop and implement JSA’s for all job function in your respective area.
• Maintain knowledge of all Pratt Recycling Safety Programs.
• Manage Plant employee overtime and only permit for business necessity.
• Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences:

• A minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing/production supervisory experience
• Understanding of planning and processes in a recycling environment and the impact of health and safety and environmental issues at the local, state, and federal levels, fluent in PC applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written means with all levels of the company from line workers to company president.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and governmental regulations.
• Professional Attitude & conduct
• Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
• High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
• You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
• Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed
• Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.

Pratt Perks:

• 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