Molding Lead Operator: Drive Production Improvements

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a shift supervisor to coordinate all shift activities and maintain the production schedule. You will ensure safety compliance and lead a team of production staff across multiple processes, using Kronos and other systems to track attendance, production and costs.

The role requires 1–3 years of lead experience, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to mentor others.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production processes and quality control concepts.
• Knowledge of business and management principles for resource allocation and coordination.
• 1-3 years lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates shift activities to maintain production schedule.
• Ensures compliance with all safety rules and procedures.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of all shift employees engaged in production process.
• Delegates and follows up on work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Confers with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or issues.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within departments or between departments.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, or production schedules to determine production requirements.
• Uses information systems (Kronos, Shop Floor Control, Locus, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) to maintain data and prepare reports.
• Fills in for operators and team members as needed.
• Recommends or implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, or efficiency.
• Requisitions materials, supplies, or repair services.
• Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies for workers.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Demonstrates equipment operations or trains new employees.

Skills

Math skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

1-3 years lead experience

Tools

Kronos

Shop Floor Control

Locus

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a shift supervisor to coordinate all shift activities and maintain the production schedule. You will ensure safety compliance and lead a team of production staff across multiple processes, using Kronos and other systems to track attendance, production and costs.

The role requires 1–3 years of lead experience, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to mentor others.