Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Carlisle, PA is seeking a Corrugating Supervisor for our 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11 PM–7 AM) to lead about 12 operators and ensure the production of high‑quality board in a safe, efficient manner with minimal waste.

You will cross-train staff, enforce policies, coordinate with the Corrugator Superintendent and Maintenance Manager, and lead weekly Production/Safety meetings. This role rewards strong leadership, time management, coaching, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a 12-person shift.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality, efficiency, and production levels per management standards.
• Report quality concerns and assist in defining guidelines.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Lead weekly Production/Safety meetings and enforce housekeeping.
• Train staff and document performance; resolve issues and conflicts.
• Drive continuous improvement and communicate shift changes.

Job description

Unpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries!

Who We Are: Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

So, what are the Perks of working at Pratt?

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health insurance – 1 st of the month after you started
• Dental insurance – 1 st of the month after you started
• Vision insurance – 1 st of the month after you started
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Corrugating Supervisor for our 3rd shift

Sunday through Thursday 11PM - 7AM

Yearly Salary: $85,000

SUMMARY:Supervise approximately 12 people in the daily routine of producing quality board in a safe, productive manner with minimum waste. Crosstrain employees in key positions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES -

Directly supervise all employees assigned to the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Maintain quality, efficiency, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your staff.
• Report on quality concerns to Corrugator and Plant Superintendent. Assist in determining quality guidelines.
• Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain inventories of roll stock and corrugator supplies.
• Coordinate with Corrugator Superintendent and Maintenance Manager or Leadman on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
• Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
• Implement, maintain, comply with, and support all company policies and procedures, safety programs, and good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES -

The individual must possess the following:

• Superior time management skills include the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
• Teaching skills 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 include 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, understanding and demonstrating positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
• Demonstrated confidence includes providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS -

The performance of the Supervisor will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the Supervisor will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity