Plant 4 | Dyeing Lead | Shift 3

Position Overview

Position Objective: Assist the Supervisor in the daily operation of the shift, with an emphasis on training and quality improvement. Maintain a working knowledge of all dye range jobs as may be required to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel for scheduled breaks, lunch periods, absences, or unscheduled downtime.

Essential Duties

• Ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly. This includes but is not limited to sew-on, Instacolor dye application, steamers, SST, dryer, inspection and roll-up equipment and lift truck duties
• Inspect dyed rolls, perform quality checks and maintain required reports and perform required computer data entry/close-outs
• Assist with on-the-job training with all new line employees
• Provide directions/instructions/guidance to all line personnel
• Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection
• Assist with dye adjustment decisions
• Schedule range production by speed and/or width and color sequencing along with dryer profiles while keeping promise dates, service programs and rush shop orders as priority.
• Provide the fluidyer operator with information concerning upcoming runs and strikes.
• In order, assign runs and strikes to be dyed.
• When appropriate, determine the length of lead off material needed between each run or strikes.
• Extend formulas using Formula Control System for dyeing production
• Keep a copy of the sequenced order and sequenced roll list in the office for dyeing production schedule verification.
• Assist in monitoring operations to ensure a quality product is being produced
• Fill in for supervisor when needed, however, disciplinary action will be handled by department manager
• Assist in keeping work areas in a clean, orderly manner

Non-Essential Duties

• Perform weekend cleanup and startup functions.
• Housekeeping
• Report safety and quality risks and incidents immediately.
• Must be knowledgeable and up to date on job procedures and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, speak, hear, look at a computer screen, and look at reports
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to climb steps occasionally
• Must be able to go inside dryer, main steamer, post steamer for cleanups, machine problems or changeovers as necessary
• Close vision is required
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled
• Must be able to work in temperatures that range from 50 degrees to 100 degrees.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use air/water hoses, pick up garbage bags, work in wet and dusty environment and work in confined spaces.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to operate a computer
• Must be able to pass the Munsell Color Test
• Analytical and problem solving abilities
• Basic reading and math skills required
• Leadership abilities for motivating employees
• Must be able handle stress, and stay focused
• Manual dexterity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in situations that may arise on the dye line.
• Work in normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations
• Must be able to perform any job on the dye range
• The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places
• The employee routinely handles dyes and chemicals

Safety & Security Requirements

• This job has the responsibility and authority to report to management any quality and safety problems, and potential problems, that are encountered while performing the job
• This position has the responsibility of the quality and safety of the employees in his/her department
• Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations.
• Know evacuation routes, locations of storm shelters, and gathering places.
• Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and Plant specific safety rules and regulations.
• Refer to General Plant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Refer to Specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for this job.
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.