Requisition ID: 89689

SHIFT LEADER IV - Phelps Yarn B Shift

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

This position assists supervisors and management in running a shift with focus on safety, quality, production, and efficiency

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

Shift Leader will assist with coordinating resources across shifts to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operation while promoting a team environment.
Shift Leader will strive to continuously improve production methods while adhering to all safety procedures.
Shift Leader will assist supervisor with assigning work to meet production requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Ensure adherence to established priorities for production workflow.
Resolves operational, processing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and production downtime
Provides consistent and constructive feedback to employees; trains, develops or identifies employee’s training and resource needs, establishes priorities, monitors the quality and quantity of work performed by the department and the individuals within the department. This includes ensuring quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant are communicated, understood and practiced.
Works with safety committee by attending safety meetings, working on safety projects, completing safety surveys, performing safety training and ensuring a safe work environment and appropriate employee behavior.
Shift Leader will fill in for shift supervisor in the event of absences, vacation, etc.
Performs other duties as required by shift supervisor/management team

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

Must have high school education or equivalent
One-year prior experience in a lead capacity

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Read and write in Standard English

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with Senior Management and internal customers

Must have computer knowledge, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases, systems, and other hardware and software.
Proficient using all assigned department machinery and other related equipment and the knowledge and skills required to perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems. Proven mechanical ability.
Knowledge of Mohawk’s organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures, and policies.
Basic knowledge and understanding of HR policies, practices, and procedures as it relates to employee relations, hiring, terminations, benefits and compensations plans and administration guidelines.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with Senior Management and internal customers; ability to communicate with others in an antagonistic situation using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards.
Ability and willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions; ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas; ability to work in a high-pressure environment and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group; to achieve results through team efforts, and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade and direct the activities of others.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend and twist without restrictions.
Able to push buggies full of yarn or tubes
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Constantly bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the shift
Work in an environment that is noisy, non-climate-controlled facilities, and high traffic production floor

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.