Graphics Tufting Supervisor

Tarkett Sports; Calhoun (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Benefits beyond the basics

Matching retirement savings plan

Learning & development program

EAP program + family

Generous holiday schedule available

Job summary

Tarkett Sports is seeking an experienced Graphics Tufting Supervisor to lead our Graphics Tufting team in the artificial turf production facility. The role oversees daily tufting and coating operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets while coaching and developing specialists.

You will schedule manpower, coordinate with production planning, and drive continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing or tufting, with lead or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and safety accountability across shifts.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Workday/ADP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Graphics Tufting operators to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Schedule manpower and coordinate with planning based on orders.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on tufting and coating equipment.
• Monitor KPIs, review performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials and ensure up-to-date work procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing ops

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical cert preferred

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Oracle

Workday

ADP

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Graphics Tufting Supervisor to lead our Graphics Tufting team in the artificial turf manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will supervise daily tufting and coating operations for graphics and logo production, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met while training and developing team members. Primary responsibilities involve scheduling manpower, coordinating with production planning based on orders, capacity, and manpower, and driving continuous improvement across the department. This role will work A-shift (day shift) with potential extended hours to support seasonal demand. The supervisor will also provide support to B-shift (night shift) and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

• Champion a safety-first culture within the department by modeling safe behavior and holding the team accountable to safety standards, while enforcing safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment, and promptly reporting and resolving safety concerns or incidents.
• Instill a dedication to quality across the team, fostering a mindset centered on precision, consistency, and continuous attention to detail in every job.
• Responsible for time and attendance administration for the department, ensuring accurate and timely records and consistent, fair application of all Tarkett policies.
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of Graphics Tufting machine operators to meet safety, and quality, and production targets.
• Assign work and adjust manpower allocation based on current orders, production capacity, and department needs, in coordination with plant management and the supply chain team.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on tufting and coating equipment operation, graphics and logo specifications, and safety procedures.
• Onboard new operators as needed ensuring successful and timely acclimation to department standards.
• Monitor and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess team and equipment performance and identify and implement improvement actions.
• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials, fiber, and consumables for the tufting area, and coordinate with the purchasing team to maintain adequate stock.
• Ensure Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (WISOPs) are current, organized, and accessible; generate new WISOPs for new equipment or processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, and address performance or conduct issues in accordance with company policy.
• Lead department-specific projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture within the department by modeling safe behavior and holding the team accountable to safety standards, while enforcing safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment, and promptly reporting and resolving safety concerns or incidents.
• Instill a dedication to quality across the team, fostering a mindset centered on precision, consistency, and continuous attention to detail in every job.
• Responsible for time and attendance administration for the department, ensuring accurate and timely records and consistent, fair application of all Tarkett policies.
• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of Graphics Tufting machine operators to meet safety, and quality, and production targets.
• Assign work and adjust manpower allocation based on current orders, production capacity, and department needs, in coordination with plant management and the supply chain team.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on tufting and coating equipment operation, graphics and logo specifications, and safety procedures.
• Onboard new operators as needed ensuring successful and timely acclimation to department standards.
• Monitor and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess team and equipment performance and identify and implement improvement actions.
• Oversee inventory levels of raw materials, fiber, and consumables for the tufting area, and coordinate with the purchasing team to maintain adequate stock.
• Ensure Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (WISOPs) are current, organized, and accessible; generate new WISOPs for new equipment or processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, and address performance or conduct issues in accordance with company policy.
• Lead department-specific projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing waste.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associate degree or technical certification preferred; or three to five years of related manufacturing or tufting experience, including prior lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong MS office skills, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience in SAP, Oracle, Workday, or ADP strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure understanding of conveyed goals, objectives, and instructions across multiple shifts.
• Exceptional level of demonstrated accountability, responsibility, and integrity.
• Pursuit of excellence without sacrificing safety, quality, moral integrity, or responsibility.
• Willingness to work extended schedules to support seasonal demand.
• Maintain positive attitude and uplift employee moral during demanding seasonal schedules.
• Ability to maintain time, attendance, employee evaluations, shift instruction, KPI tracking, and corrective action across multiple shifts.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, kneeling
• Use of hands to type, grasp/handle, or reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment as needed

What We Offer

• Hybrid work option*
• Benefits that go beyond the basics
• Matching contribution retirement savings plan
• Learning & development program
• EAP program + family
• Generous holiday schedule available
• If applicable

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
• Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
• Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
• Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

Who We Are

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.

• Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide
• Over 25 Years of Experience
• Collection of Leading Solutions
• One Answer for Your entire Facility

https://tarkettsports.com/en-na

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.