Pratt + Larson is on a mission to enrich the lives of our team, our partners, and our customers.

We are a team of dreamers, creators, and magicians. We pour our heart and soul into our work, and it shows. We’re always looking for passionate, imaginative people to collaborate with on the next awe-inspiring design – and we’ve built our company around the growth and engagement of people like you. If that stokes your fire, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about our company and what we do here, check out our website at www.prattandlarson.com

Take a look at the job below and if you think this job is a good match for you, please send us your resume and we will take a look. 

We look forward to hearing from you! It all boils down to one question: Do you have Tile Dreams?

This job is full-time, daytime shift hours; Monday – Friday. 

Full Time Employee Benefits Include:

• 401k and 2% match
• Medical Insurance
• Flex Spend Account
• Dental Insurance – the core plan is no cost to our employees
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Referral bonus
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Position Summary

The Spraying/Loading Team Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the Spraying & Loading Teams and their success in meeting the company’s quality standards and production deadlines. This position works closely with the Glazemaking Team to coordinate workflow. This role is accountable for communicating with studio management on cross training opportunities for their team and shifting staff interdepartmentally based on workflow demands. 

Key Accountabilities 

•  Supervise and train employees in all aspects of glaze application and tile loading.
• Work with the Master Scheduler to prioritize and plan department workflow, identifying and tracking late orders and expediting to maximize on-time delivery
• Oversee glaze testing and sample production for the department
• Collaborate with all Glaze Goods Teams to ensure efficient workflow, maintaining awareness of tile and glaze available to maximize kiln loads on a daily basis 
• Perform all functions of the spraying and loading positions. This is a hands-on role.
• Communicate effectively with all departments, facilitating collaboration and teamwork
• Foster a team environment and empower workers to succeed in their roles 
• Perform supervisory duties including upholding department expectations and goals, employee performance reviews and scheduling, and attending staff meetings
• Report to Glaze Goods Manager regularly, providing information on employees in training and department needs
• Participate in maintaining clean working environment and lead the team in cleanup and maintenance
• Lead by example and set the standards for the department 

Core Values: Must embrace and reflect Pratt + Larson mission and core values: Enrichment, Cultivating Culture, Tile Dreams, Leading the Way, and Taking Ownership

Skills and Competencies

• Two+ years of supervisory experience at a high volume, highly variable manufacturing facility supervising and training other employees. 
• Must have excellent management skills and experience coaching direct employees for success.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Strong hand/eye coordination, detail oriented and can stand for up to 8 hours a day with frequent arm movement
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a wide variety of personalities 
• Flexibility and ability to multitask and perform effectively in a multiple deadline, changing environment
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Windows Office and manufacturing resource planning software 

Performance Standards

All production employees are held to measurement of the following performance standards:  

• Taking responsibility
• Supervisory skills 
• Problem solving/creativity 
• Collaboration/Teamwork 
• Safety 

Annual performance evaluation based on position’s expected standards and attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent.

Working Conditions

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and to move about. The employee is frequently required to operate various manufacturing equipment. The employee is regularly required to observe, identify, detect and communicate by exchanging information and expressing themselves. The employee may occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and, with assistance, move, transport and/or position up to 100 pounds. The employee may be required to wear a respirator.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job/position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pratt & Larson reserves the right to amend and change, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job to meet business and organizational needs as necessary at any time.