Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits eligibility

401k with partial match

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Austell, GA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the 2nd shift and oversee all aspects of the production facility.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, directing supervisors and frontline staff, coordinating equipment maintenance, and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus college/technical courses.
• Minimum 5 years of proven management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of corrugated manufacturing experience.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production facility operation, including major equipment installation and repairs.
• Supervise all production supervisors and staff.
• Initiate programs to sustain quality, efficiency and production levels.
• Evaluate industry trends; assist planning, equipment purchases and budgeting.
• Maintain safe, high‑morale work environment and report issues to the Plant Manager.
• Comply with policies; take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra skills

Problem solving and critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED plus college/technical courses

College degree

Job description

Perks Of Pratt

Position: Production Supervisor

Shift: 2nd

Location: Austell, GA

Job Type: Full Time, Salary Exempt

Perks Of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Overview

Job Description

Responsible for the operations of the entire production facility, excluding purchasing, personnel and other activities not directly related to production. Oversight of all production employees and supervisors.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the entire production facility, including installation and repairs of major equipment.
• Oversee and supervise all production supervisors and employees.
• Initiate programs to set and maintain quality, efficiencies and production levels to high standards within the industry and communicate standards to staff.
• Evaluate new trends (methods and machinery, safety programs and standards, etc.) within the manufacturing industry. Make recommendations and assist in planning, equipment purchases, and budgeting.
• Maintain excellent working conditions, a safe work environment, and high morale within the plant.
• Keep Plant Manager (or General Manager) informed regarding problems or situations that may affect the overall production operation of the plant.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong math/algebra skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus college and/or appropriate technical courses
• Five years experience as a proven manager
• Five years corrugated manufacturing experience
• Candidates are preferred who offer the following:
  • College degree

Leadership Requirements

• 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.
• Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.