Description

• Plan, supervise, and monitor the day-to-day activities of the tufting department
• Coordinate resources throughout the facility to ensure efficient manufacturing operations
• Review production orders and schedules to ensure production requirements are completed according to established production schedules
• Resolves operational, processing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and production downtime
• Continuously monitors all production processes while adhering to all safety procedures
• Responsible for training and development of hourly employees
• Schedules personnel and assigns work to meet production requirements
• Assists with planning, developing and administering departmental standards
• Maintain shift reports and records including employee attendance reports
• Responsible for employee development and disciplinary actions, including recommendations for termination
• Partner with Human Resources for assistance in the resolution of employee relation issues

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential function of the job
• 5-plus years of job specific experience within manufacturing and tufting
• Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases, systems, and other hardware and software
• Proficient using all assigned department machinery and other related equipment
• Knowledge and skills required to perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and other basic operating problems
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HR policies, practices, and procedures as it relates to employee relations, hiring, and terminations
• Ability to use and apply basic mathematical principles and to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with other management and hourly employees
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb on machinery, and stand for long periods of time; bending, crouching, and stooping will be required
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facility
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays