Converting Lead 2nd Shift

About the Role

Assist the Supervisor and crews in the daily process to produce quality converted products in a safe, productive manner with minimum waste. Assist in the training of all new employees and cross-train employees in key positions.

Responsibilities

• Train and cross-train employees on machinery and processes.
• Ensure that necessary tools and materials are available for crews to accomplish tasks.
• Oversee crews to ensure reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
• Foster cooperation among crew members and maintain team morale.
• Maintain confidentiality and address crew questions, concerns, and problems.
• Train crew members on the importance of running efficiently and communicate performance feedback.
• Coordinate with supervisors and Maintenance Superintendent on repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Keep upper management informed of issues that may affect department performance.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicate with supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Improve career skills through seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety programs and good housekeeping.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly assist in supervising all employees assigned to the department.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve conflicts.
• Build teams, coach, and lead employees to improve performance.
• Address complaints, resolve problems, and document employee-related matters.
• Set an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of prior leadership experience.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry (preferred).

Skills

Language Skills

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities to support efficient operation and training.
• Understanding of cost issues to make daily decisions that reduce overall costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements, including wage and hour laws, environmental and waste minimization, OSHA, DEQ, and EEO.

Leadership Attributes

• Superior time management skills, including managing multiple issues concurrently and leading effective meetings.
• Teaching skills to train personnel in technical and administrative aspects of the position.
• Excellent crisis management and emotional control under adverse conditions.
• Strong employee relations skills, including active listening, performance appraisal, feedback, conflict resolution, and motivational techniques.
• Demonstrated confidence and consistent leadership style with professional assertiveness.

Certifications

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards: Meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity, as set annually and communicated by the supervisor.
• Personal growth: Develop and agree on annual goals with the supervisor/superintendent.
• Employee relations: Evaluated on motivational techniques, feedback, subordinate development, and creating a positive work environment.
• Creativity: Evaluated on participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.