Graphics Tufting Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Graphics Tufting Supervisor to lead our Graphics Tufting team in the artificial turf manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will supervise daily tufting and coating operations for graphics and logo production ensuring safety quality and production targets are met while training and developing team members. Primary responsibilities involve scheduling manpower coordinating with production planning based on orders capacity and manpower and driving continuous improvement across the department. This role will work A-shift (day shift) with potential extended hours to support seasonal demand. The supervisor will also provide support to B-shift (night shift) and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion a safety-first culture within the department by modeling safe behavior and holding the team accountable to safety standards while enforcing safety policies and procedures ensuring a safe working environment and promptly reporting and resolving safety concerns or incidents.

• Instill a dedication to quality across the team fostering a mindset centered on precision consistency and continuous attention to detail in every job.

• Responsible for time and attendance administration for the department ensuring accurate and timely records and consistent fair application of all Tarkett policies.

• Supervise schedule and coordinate the daily activities of Graphics Tufting machine operators to meet safety and quality and production targets.

• Assign work and adjust manpower allocation based on current orders production capacity and department needs in coordination with plant management and the supply chain team.

• Train coach and develop team members on tufting and coating equipment operation graphics and logo specifications and safety procedures.

• Onboard new operators as needed ensuring successful and timely acclimation to department standards.

• Monitor and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess team and equipment performance and identify and implement improvement actions.

• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials fiber and consumables for the tufting area and coordinate with the purchasing team to maintain adequate stock.

• Ensure Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (WISOPs) are current organized and accessible; generate new WISOPs for new equipment or processes.

• Conduct performance evaluations provide regular feedback and address performance or conduct issues in accordance with company policy.

• Lead department-specific projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associate degree or technical certification preferred; or three to five years of related manufacturing or tufting experience including prior lead or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong MS office skills specifically Excel Word and Outlook; experience in SAP Oracle Workday or ADP strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written to ensure understanding of conveyed goals objectives and instructions across multiple shifts.

• Exceptional level of demonstrated accountability responsibility and integrity.

• Pursuit of excellence without sacrificing safety quality moral integrity or responsibility.

• Willingness to work extended schedules to support seasonal demand.

• Maintain positive attitude and uplift employee moral during demanding seasonal schedules.

• Ability to maintain time attendance employee evaluations shift instruction KPI tracking and corrective action across multiple shifts.

• Frequent walking standing sitting kneeling

• Use of hands to type grasp/handle or reach with hands and arms

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as needed

What We Offer

• Hybrid work option*

• Benefits that go beyond the basics

• Matching contribution retirement savings plan

• Learning & development program

• EAP program family

• Generous holiday schedule available

*If applicable

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.

• Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.

• Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality) ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (health & safety).

• Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

Who We Are:

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing providing architectural design full-scope construction services and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Trusted by leading programs at every level were proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.

• Over 80000 Installations Worldwide

• Over 25 Years of Experience

• Collection of Leading Solutions

• One Answer for Your entire Facility

is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.