Production Manager - Yarn

Tarkett; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety first

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Tarkett, a global leader in flooring, seeks a Production Manager for its Yarn facility to lead production planning, staffing and daily manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include setting priorities, coordinating schedules, ensuring safety and quality, and collaborating with senior management on budgets and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver high quality products on time.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to reduce downtime,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in a leadership/supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Proficient with PC and department databases.
• Experience with 4D/Root Cause Analysis.
• Budgeting and expense control knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans production operations, priorities and sequences; monitors schedules to meet deadlines.
• Ensure a safe working environment; participates in maintenance and safety programs.
• Lead employee relations, scheduling, problem solving and remediation with supervision and HR.
• Collaborate with safety and quality teams to maintain standards and training.
• Assist management in budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Participate in short-term planning meetings addressing labor, processes and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Budgeting

Communication

Team motivation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Job description

The Production Manager oversees the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner for our Yarn facility. Plans production operations, establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as employee relations, manufacturing processes, achieving goals, etc. Works with the Plant Manager to plan, develop and control budgets, to ensure the cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans production operations, establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing products for the department; monitors production orders or schedules to ensure product(s) are manufactured and scheduled deadlines are met in order to plan department operations; prepares operational schedule and coordinates department activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications; monitors and reports daily production output and operational status.
• Safety: Ensure people are working in a safe environment. Conduct daily safety walks and address unsafe acts and conductions in a timely manner. Actively participates in process improvement, modifications, upgrade and expansion projects for the facility; works closely with the Quality, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance and/or Engineering Department(s) to plan and coordinate routine, preventative and emergency maintenance to maximize equipment availability and production output, and minimize production downtime and operational delays.
• Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as employee relations, problem solving, scheduling, disciplinary action, terminations, equipment problems, etc. Provides assistance to employees and supervisors in solving work related problems; evaluates the issue and meets with supervisors and human resources to determine the most effective remediation technique.
• Works closely with plant safety and quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures; ensures programs are maintained, the department and plant is in compliance with established standards, and the appropriate training and equipment if given to all employees.
• Works with senior plant management teams to plan, develop and control budgets, to ensure the cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers.
• Actively participates on short-term planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, manufacturing process and material requirements based on forecasts of product demand, technology changes, changes in productivity, supplier capacity, industry trends, performance measures, goals and results, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline is strongly preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years in a leadership/supervisory role in manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases and/or systems
• Experience with 4D/Root Cause Analysis, displays critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and expense control to plan, implement and control expenditure while maintaining and improving quality standards
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with Senior Management and internal customers.
• Ability and willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions; ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas; ability to work in a high-pressure environment and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group; to achieve results through team efforts, and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade and direct the activities of others.

Must be able to walk long distances, climb on machinery and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching and stooping may be required. Must also be able to work in non-climate controlled facilities. Work environment is a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.

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 more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‑Conscious Design® approach. 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. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/