Tufting Lead

Engineered Floors; Dalton (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Floors in Dalton, AR seeks a Tufting Creeler Lead to oversee and coordinate labor in the Tufting Department. This role directs daily assignments, expedites orders, and ensures safe, efficient production.

You will verify data on Tufting orders, align with the Tufting Supervisor, and drive quality improvements while maintaining a strong safety program. Ability to work 12-hour shifts day or night is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in a Tufting environment.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient operation of the Tufting Department.
• Coordinate labor in the Tufting Department.
• Expedite orders through Tufting processes.
• Verify manufacturing data on Tufting orders.
• Daily assignment of labor in the Tufting Department.
• Assign Tufting orders with guidance from the Tufting Supervisor.
• Direct movement of setup crews to maximize Tufting efficiencies.
• Coordinate priority list with the Tufting Scheduling Board.
• Participate in and audit Safety Program.
• Maintain daily shop order records.
• Involve in departmental quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tufting Creeler Lead will oversee and coordinate labor for the Tufting Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the Tufting Department.
• Coordinate labor in the Tufting Department.
• Expedite orders in a smooth and orderly manner through the Tufting manufacturing processes.
• Verify manufacturing data on Tufting orders.
• Responsible for the daily assignment of labor in the Tufting Department.
• Responsible for the assignment of Tufting orders with guidance from the Tufting Supervisor.
• Direct the movement of setup crews to maximize Tufting efficiencies.
• Coordinate the priority list with the Tufting Scheduling Board.
• Participate in and audit J&J’s Safety Program.
• Responsible for daily shop order maintenance.
• Maintain continued involvement in departmental quality improvement.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Standing is required approximately 3 hours per shift.
• Stooping is required approximately 20 times per shift for approximately 3 minutes each time.
• Bending is required approximately 20 times per shift to check carpet.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, pull, reach, handle, crouch, crawl, stoop, speak, hear, and write.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, lift, and kneel.
• Must have close vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in a Tufting environment is required.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office software.

Other Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, and organizational/planning abilities are required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• High energy level.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift, day or night, weekday or weekend, as scheduled.
• Must be able to work overtime.
• Safety equipment must be worn as required.
• Report to management any quality, safety, or potential problems encountered while performing the job.
• Responsible for the quality and safety of his/her own output.