Lead Finishing Inspector – Quality Assurance (3pm–11pm)

Shawfloorscareers; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K plans

Product discounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group Inc. is seeking a Finishing Inspector Lead for the Dalton, GA facility. This Monday–Friday role runs 3pm–11pm and involves leading two finishing lines, assisting with carpet inspection, and guiding grading decisions to maintain high quality standards.

The Lead Inspector will move between lines to provide real-time support, train staff, and escalate issues as needed to ensure consistent product quality and proper handling across shifts.

Qualifications

• The Lead Inspector guides inspection team members to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Move between lines to provide real‑time support and resolve grading concerns.
• Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
• Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
• Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
• Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
• Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
• Ensure all flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
• Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.

Job description

Shaw Industries Group Inc. is seeking a Finishing Inspector Lead for the Dalton, GA facility. This Monday–Friday role runs 3pm–11pm and involves leading two finishing lines, assisting with carpet inspection, and guiding grading decisions to maintain high quality standards.

The Lead Inspector will move between lines to provide real-time support, train staff, and escalate issues as needed to ensure consistent product quality and proper handling across shifts.