Supervisor Manufacturing 1st shift (K3)

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT nora rubber flooring and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand we innovate in a way that combines design performance and sustainabilitywithout compromise.

Trusted by architects designers and building professionals worldwide we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industryfirst innovation we remain all in on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040 without the use of offsets.

Position summary:

Supervise and lead employees engaged in agglomeration and continuous mixer operations to achieve safety quality delivery and productivity objectives. Ensure compliance with company policies quality standards and operational procedures while developing employee capability and driving continuous improvements. This 1st shift K3 Manufacturing Supervisors primary schedule is 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred in Engineering Manufacturing Business or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED with equivalent with manufacturing leadership experience required

Skills and Experience

• Minimum two years of manufacturing supervisory team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of agglomeration extrusion continuous mixer or similar manufacturing processes preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership and employee development skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze production data and make effective operational decisions.
• Competent computer skills with manufacturing systems such as MeSr JDE AS400 or similar platforms.
• Ability to operate and interpret quality testing equipment and results.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing 5S Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Excellent mathematical and reasoning skills.

Essential Duties

• Lead and manage daily operations to achieve safety quality delivery productivity and cost objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction during critical production events including startups shutdowns product transitions and unplanned line stoppages.
• Establish workforce plans and ensure adequate staffing training and resources to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Hold Team Leaders accountable for execution of standard work process compliance production requirements quality standards safety expectations and employee development.
• Own shift performance metrics including Safety Quality Delivery Productivity Scrap Downtime and Labor Efficiency and implement action plans to achieve department targets.
• Analyze operational performance data and KPIs identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions to improve results.
• Oversee quality systems testing requirements production documentation and reporting activities to ensure compliance and product integrity.
• Direct the management of raw materials inventory transactions pellet output reporting and production records to ensure accuracy inventory control and operational effectiveness.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to process equipment material quality and production issues utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Partner with Maintenance to prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance activities improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Schedule production time and allocate personnel materials and equipment resources to support engineering trials R&D activities process improvements and new product development initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality process optimization waste reduction productivity enhancement and cost improvement.
• Train coach and develop Team Leaders and Operators to strengthen technical capability leadership effectiveness and succession readiness.
• Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding hiring promotion disciplinary actions compensation and employee development.
• Participate in recruiting interviewing and selection activities to build and maintain a high-performing workforce.
• Collaborate with Engineering Quality Maintenance Logistics and other functional teams to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies quality and environmental management systems regulatory requirements safety standards and housekeeping expectations.
• Maintain accurate production quality inventory attendance and performance records.
• Maintain awareness of departmental Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent walking and standing throughout the work shift.
• Ability to climb stairs ladders and elevated work platforms as required.

Work environment:

• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Works on multi-floor mezzanine and elevated platforms.
• Exposure to industrial equipment noise dust and process materials.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and extended hours as required.

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