Plant Manager, Tufting

Tarkett Official; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkett seeks a Tufting Plant Manager in Dalton, GA to oversee operations and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership skills to mentor staff, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality control. An ideal candidate will hold a degree in business or engineering and possess 5-10 years of management experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and pay

Retirement plan options

Career growth and stability

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in managing teams.
• Effective communicator both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Tufting plant manufacturing operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Develop budgets and cost management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Analytical

Technical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or Engineering

Job description

The Tufting Plant Managerreports to the Senior Director of Operations of the Dalton Campus. In this role, he/she will oversee all aspects of the Tufting plant manufacturing operations.

This individual will effectively lead team members in safely meeting quality and production requirements to meet customer expectations while executing our strategy aligned with our vision, mission and objectives. He/she will proactively lead, support, train, coach and direct the team to execute operational plans. The Plant Manager must drive continuous improvement while sustaining effective relationships with team members. The Plant Manager will properly maintain records, reports, and data collection in a timely and complete manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety:Ability to build a culture of safety and trust within the facility to help ensure a safe work environment of team members.
• Quality Control:Adherence to PFMEA/Control plans to quality standards through inspections and audits and ability to improve our quality systems through root cause problem solving and corrective action.
• Budget Management:Responsible for building and managing plant budget and taking corrective actions as volume shifts to maintain targets. Ability to analyze and understand cost levers and to drive countermeasures to control cost as volumes shift.
• Cost Management:Develop and implement strategies to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency on the manufacturing floor.
• Production Oversight:Along with the Production Manager, plan and execute production schedules. Monitor manufacturing processes and ensure production targets are met.
• Team Coaching/Development:Coach and develop a team of salaried and hourly team members. Empower the team to act as business owners to drive continuous improvement by providing guidance and training.
• Communication and Collaboration:Ability to clearly communicate both directions within the organization through both written and verbal communication skills. Facilitate communication between departments and with external stakeholders.
• Equipment Maintenance:Ensure that assets are properly maintained through preventative maintenance activities to ensure reliable operations.
• Data Analysis:Ability to clearly define the problem to be solved and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions and take decisive action.
• Regulatory Compliance:Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards.

Essential Skills:

• Leadership:Motivate and guide teams to achieve production goals.
• Communication:Effectively communicate with employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving:Identify and resolve issues that arise during production.
• Organizational:Manage time, resources, and tasks effectively.
• Analytical:Analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Technical:Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or another related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in managing teams
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness (listening, open to others, empathy, people developer, supporter/encourager of people and ability to challenge).
• Effective communicator both written and verbal to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence, motivate and lead a team.
• Good balance between conceptual/overall vision and detail thinking/pragmatism.
• Fluent in English. Ability to speak Spanish is plus.
• Highly motivated.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

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.