SHIFT LEADER III 7p-7a at Mohawk Industries in Dalton, Georgia

Job Description:

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At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.


Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.
Supervises and coordinates all shift activities to maintain good quality and maximum production.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

• Ensures compliance with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of all shift employees engaged in production process; participates in employee selection and performance reviews.
• 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.
• Confers with management and engineering to best maximize production and output.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, or production schedules to determine production requirements.
• Uses information systems (Kronos, MES Shopfloor, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) to maintain employee and operations data including time and attendance, production, and cost records and prepares management reports.
• Fills in for operators and team members as needed including the supervisor role.
• Recommends or implements measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Requisitions materials, supplies, or repair services.
• Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Demonstrates equipment operations or work procedures to new employees or assigns employees to experienced workers for training.
• Maintains certification for and serves as first responder.
• Monitors or patrols work area and enforces safety and housekeeping policies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Type of Experience and Knowledge:
Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control concepts, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in allocation of resources and coordination of personnel.
Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.
• Good math skills, including the knowledge of basic math and how to apply it.
• Excellent time management skills, adequately managing one's own time and the time of others within the department
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, and the ability to motivate, develop and direct subordinates
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to safely operate forklift

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).
Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able stand, walk, for the full shift 8-12 hrs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Overtime may be required when necessary.


Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.


Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.