Job Title

Plant WD Beam Tufting | Department Manager Assistant | Shift 1

Position Overview

The Assistant Department Manager will serve the Beam Tufting Department by assisting with the day-to-day management and implementation of the department's requirements within the carpet manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

Act as liaison between Department Managers and Department employees by providing an effective line of communication with regard to company policies.
Monitor all departmental production, production quality, processes and procedures and ensure that all employees continually follow departmental SMS procedures and instructions.
Give direction and support to department employees with regard to achieving departmental goals and objectives as well as assist in coordinating and maintaining the Department's work force in order to ensure that the goals and objectives are feasible.
Identify, coordinate, and/or oversee special departmental projects that contribute to continued improvement in the areas of efficiency, productivity and quality.
Assist employees in resolving any job-related problems or concerns to include P.I. (Process Improvement) process, TMS (Tufting Monitoring System), SPC, quality, safety, equipment and training.
Attend and/or conduct periodic departmental meetings.
When the need arises, perform or delegate the performance of any of the various jobs or procedures within the department while referring to the appropriate SMS Instructional and Procedural documentation.
Actively participate in P.R.I.D.E. process either through involvement in a P.R.I.D.E. subcommittee or through creating employee P.R.I.D.E. awareness or both.
Provide direct supervision to the Tufting Lead Mechanic and act as manager of the Tufting maintenance organization
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for tufting equipment
Assist Department Manager in monitoring and addressing cost issues concerning labor and spending for repair and maintenance parts
Review all rolls held for tufting defects
Review non-conforming product as needed to determine the disposition
Review daily quality reports and research tufting charges
Fill in for department manager in his/her absence (refer to Department Manager’s job description)
Serve on task forces and committees as necessary
Communicate to employees both in speech and in writing
Ensure the work environment is free of harassment and that employees feel free to express problems and concerns
Assure compliance of all corporate policies

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
Experience in carpet manufacturing and ability to identify carpet defects
Leadership, management, and team building skills
Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze data/reports

Required Competencies:

Facilitate Change
Build Trusting Relationships
Influence Others
Drive Results

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.