Plant Supervisor

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Greentech • Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise plant production, safety, shipping, planning, receiving, maintenance, inventory, and employee training. Enforce safety and quality standards, manage overtime and truck scheduling, maintain housekeeping and 5S programs, conduct toolbox meetings, document training and equipment damage, develop job safety analyses, and implement corrective actions. The role requires strong manufacturing supervision, regulatory knowledge, communication, problem-solving, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel when needed.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.
Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills Required

  • Minimum five years of manufacturing or production supervisory experience
  • Understanding of planning and processes in a recycling environment
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental issues at local, state, and federal levels
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Effective verbal and written communication with all organizational levels
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and governmental regulations
  • Multitasking, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
  • High safety awareness and safety discipline
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary
  • Ability to work in a team environment and assist with additional duties
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas
  • Successful completion of a drug screen and background check

Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).

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The Company
HQ: Conyers, GA
12,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1948

What We Do

Pratt Industries is America's fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper.

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