Plant WF | Dyeing Line Lead | Shift 6

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Assist the Supervisor in the daily operation of the shift with an emphasis on training and quality improvement. Maintain a working knowledge of all print line jobs as may be to relieve replace or assist operating personnel for scheduled breaks lunch periods absences or unscheduled downtime.

I. Essential Duties:

• Ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly. This includes but is not limited to sew-on Chromo Jet Canvas Printer steamers KFA dryer inspection and roll-up equipment and lift truck duties

• Inspect printed rolls perform quality checks and maintain required reports and perform required computer data entry/close-outs

• Assist with on-the-job training with all new line employees

• Provide directions/instructions/guidance/ to all line personnel

• Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection

• Assist with dye adjustment decisions when needed

• Provide the printer operator with information concerning upcoming runs and strikes.

• In order assign runs and strikes to be dyed.

• When appropriate determine the length of leader material needed between each run or strikes.

• Keep a copy of the schedule order in the office for dyeing production verification.

• Assist in monitoring operations to ensure a quality product is being produced

• Fill in for supervisor when needed however disciplinary action will be handled by department manager

• Assist in keeping work areas in a clean orderly manner

II. Non-Essential Duites:

• Perform weekend cleanup and startup functions.

• Housekeeping

• Report safety and quality risks and incidents immediately.

• Must be knowledgeable and up to date on job procedures and safety requirements.

III. Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to reach handle stand walk speak hear look at a computer screen and look at reports

• Occasionally required to sit stoop kneel crouch crawl climb and balance

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs occasionally

• Must be able to climb steps occasionally

• Must be able to go inside dryer main steamer post steamer for cleanups machine problems or changeovers as necessary

• Close vision is

• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts either day or night weekdays or weekends as scheduled

• Must be able to work in temperatures that range from 50 degrees to 100 degrees.

• Must be able to climb ladders use air/water hoses pick up garbage bags work in wet and dusty environment and work in confined spaces.

IV. Other Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a computer

• Must be able to pass the Munsell Color Test

• Analytical and problem solving abilities

• Basic reading and math skills

• Leadership abilities for motivating employees

• Must be able handle stress and stay focused

• Manual dexterity

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in situations that may arise on the dye line.

• Work in normal industrial environment with inherent background noise dirt humidity and temperature variations

• Must be able to perform any job on the dye range

• The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places

• The employee routinely handles dyes and chemicals

V. Training Requirements:

• Computer training

• Must complete all OSHA SAFE and Plant Specific Safety Training.

• Must pass all job specific training tasks and tests.

• Attend and pass additional training classes as needed.

• Must complete all Ethics modules assigned by Corporate.

• Must understand the operation of the Tufting and Finishing departments and how these processes relate to carpet manufacturing.

VI. Tools Equipment & Material Requirements:

• Plant WF approved safety glasses and hearing protection

• Any other PPE listed on JHA

• Utility knife Trim Knives Cross cut knife

• Computer and scanner

• J-box Controls

• Pallet truck and/or Drum hand truck

• Lift Truck and/or Scissor Lift

• Sewing Machine

• Chromojet & Canvas controls

• Scissors

• Dryer controls

• Video cameras

• Radio

• Cleaning equipment

• Custom tools

• PH meter

VII. Safety & Security Requirements:

• This job has the responsibility and authority to report to management any quality and safety problems and potential problems that are encountered while performing the job

• This position has the responsibility of the quality and safety of the employees in his/her department

• Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations.

• Know evacuation routes locations of storm shelters and gathering places.

• Must comply with all required OSHA SAFE and Plant specific safety rules and regulations.

• Refer to General Plant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

• Refer to Specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for this job.

• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Certifications / Licenses:

• Must hold a valid fork lift license