Manufacturing Supervisor — Lean Ops & People Leadership

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead agglomeration and continuous mixer operations. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while developing team capabilities and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

You will manage staffing, training, and performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to meet departmental targets and drive continuous improvements throughout the plant in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of manufacturing supervisory team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of agglomeration, extrusion, continuous mixer, or similar manufacturing processes preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership and employee development skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze production data and make effective operational decisions.
• Competent computer skills with manufacturing systems such as MeSr, JDE, AS400, or similar platforms.
• Ability to operate and interpret quality testing equipment and results.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Excellent mathematical and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Provide leadership during startups, shutdowns, product transitions, and unplanned line stoppages.
• Establish workforce plans and ensure staffing, training, and resources for safe, efficient operations.
• Hold Team Leaders accountable for standard work, process compliance, and employee development.
• Own shift performance metrics and implement action plans to meet targets.
• Analyze operational data and KPIs, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee quality systems, testing requirements, production documentation, and reporting for compliance.
• Direct management of raw materials, inventory transactions, and production records for accuracy and control.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process, equipment, material, quality, and production issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Schedule production time and allocate resources for trials, R&D, and new product development.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, waste reduction, and cost improvement.
• Train and develop Team Leaders and Operators to strengthen capabilities and succession readiness.
• Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Quality testing

Lean & 5S

Math & reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HS diploma or GED with leadership experience

Tools

MeSr

JDE

AS400

Job description

Interface is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead agglomeration and continuous mixer operations. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while developing team capabilities and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

You will manage staffing, training, and performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to meet departmental targets and drive continuous improvements throughout the plant in Georgia.