Assembly Lead 1st Shift

SUMMARY –

• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of departmental production and the suitability for sale of all items produced during his/her assigned hours. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – 

• Responsible for the health & safety of all employees assigned during his/her shift.
• Follow and ensure that subordinates adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.  
• Maintain a safe & clean work area.
• Ensure that corporate policies and procedures are followed.  Take disciplinary action as needed
• Ensure that all orders produced are completed according to the specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates 
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Responsible for the training and retraining of crew members and support personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS -   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to train operators and troubleshoot problems on assigned machinery
• Must be able to understand and follow production schedules
• Must be able to communicate effectively with subordinates
• Must have good leadership qualities and maintain the respect of his subordinates
• Must have a reasonable knowledge of  current Production Software

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE -

• 5 years press experience preferred
• High School Diploma or higher preferred, but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS -

• Needs a working understanding of both written & spoken English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS –

• Must be able to read & use a non metric measuring tape
• Must be able to count & perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to bend and lift 50 lbs. without assistance 
• Able to lift 10 lbs. continuously for prolonged periods.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Able to climb stairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT -   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (35 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit)

Qualifications:

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest."
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.