Manufacturing Supervisor — Lean Ops & Safety Lead

interface; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader focused on rethinking spaces for people and the planet. We seek a 1st shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead agglomeration and continuous mixer operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while developing the team.

The role emphasizes Lean, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis, with responsibilities spanning staffing, performance metrics, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive operational excellence on 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED with equivalent manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Minimum two years of manufacturing supervisory team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of agglomeration, extrusion, continuous mixer, or similar manufacturing processes.

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 adequate staffing, training, and resources to support safe and efficient operations.
• Hold Team Leaders accountable for execution of standard work and production requirements.
• Own shift performance metrics and drive corrective actions to meet department targets.
• Analyze operational performance data and KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing actions.
• Oversee quality systems, testing requirements, and production documentation for compliance.
• Direct management of raw materials, inventory transactions, and production records for accuracy.

Skills

Agglomeration

Extrusion

Continuous mixer

Communication

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Manufacturing systems

Quality testing

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

HS Diploma or GED with equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

MeSr/JDE/AS400

Job description

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader focused on rethinking spaces for people and the planet. We seek a 1st shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead agglomeration and continuous mixer operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while developing the team.

The role emphasizes Lean, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis, with responsibilities spanning staffing, performance metrics, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive operational excellence on 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM shifts.