Job Title

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.