Tufting Supervisor

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Tufting Supervisor is to facilitate and manage the efficient operations of a shift in the Tufting Department ensuring adherence to safety, quality, cost, and production standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include producing quality carpet, reasonable cost, highest efficiencies, and safest atmosphere which is accomplished by working with a staff of properly trained employees through motivation and counsel and maintaining the department's objectives as described in the department and plant business plans.
• Supervises 25 to 30 hourly employees. This position requires a seasoned knowledge of the Tufting area and equipment.
• Requires contact with plant maintenance and technical staff.

• Schedules work assignments of operating personnel for optimum utilization of manpower, material, and equipment.
• Assigns operating work within sections and acts as liaison between represented personnel and management.
• Sees that materials and supplies are delivered to work areas as needed.
• Requests needed equipment repairs.
• Performs or delegates "on the job training" of personnel to assure adherence to established operating procedures and company policy.
• Appraises staff performance: recommends promotion, termination, and disciplinary action.
• Encourages good housekeeping practices. Provides needed supplies, storage areas, and receptacles to maintain cleanliness in the assigned area.
• Recommends improvements in techniques, procedures, and equipment, and implements them as approved.
• Periodically reviews personnel requirements for assigned sections.
• Reviews costs of operation of the section with the objective of meeting production commitments at minimum cost.
• Actively promotes job safety.
• Effectively communicate the status of operation to other Shift Supervisors and Management. Note any problems which occur during his/her shift.
• Supervises quality testing as required.

• Coordinate workflow and establish production schedules that meet production goals.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Standing is required approximately 7 hours per shift.
• Stooping is required approximately 20 times per shift for approximately 3 minutes each time.
• Bending approximately 20 times per shift to check carpet is required.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, pull, reach, handle, crouch, crawl, stoop, speak, hear, and write.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, lift and kneel.
• Must have close vision, depth, and color perception.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in a Tufting environment is required.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office software, e-mail software, and CAMS.

Other Requirements:

• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Department Manager.