Shift Leader

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Shift Leader to be located at our plant in Cartersville, GA. The Shift Leader will oversee the daily operations of the extrusion department during assigned shifts. This role ensures that production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. The Shift Leader coordinates operators and support staff, monitors machine performance, and maintains compliance with company policies and production schedules.

Job Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure machines are set up and operating according to specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor extrusion lines for efficiency, product quality, and output rates.
• Adjust machine settings and process parameters as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Support troubleshooting of extrusion equipment and coordinate maintenance when needed.
• Team Leadership
• Direct and support machine operators, packers, and other production staff during the shift.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to team members.
• Assign tasks based on skill level and production priorities.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.
• Enforce all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift safety checks and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Immediately report and address safety incidents, equipment malfunctions, or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S / housekeeping standards).
• Ensure products meet quality specifications and document inspection results.
• Collaborate with quality control staff to resolve deviations or nonconformances.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Complete shift reports, production logs, downtime records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and changes to the next shift and production management.
• Monitor material usage and request supplies or raw materials as needed.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred
• 3 years experience in manufacturing or extrusion operations
• Previous leadership or team lead experience preferred
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, technical drawings, and work instructions
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping, and repetitive movements
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.
• Exposure to noise environment requiring hearing protection.
• Must be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.
  
  

Mental Demands

• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency
  
  

Ahf Products

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.