Dye/Finish Production Supervisor

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POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located at Polartec Dyeing & Finishing Plant in Cleveland, TN, and reports to the Dyehouse Manager. This is a direct supervisory role in the dye house, dyeing circular and warp-knit fabric. The 2nd shift supervisor also supervises three continuous lines in wet finishing and batching stations. The 2nd shift supervisor works from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of employees to include Safety, Quality, Production, Delivery, and Cost.
• Hold associates accountable for standard work and attendance.
• Complete all shift reports, communicate with both associates and leadership while executing the daily run schedule.
• Reschedule production lots as needed to maintain production
• Must be able to spend 75% of the shift on the manufacturing floor.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Two or more years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School or GED
• Must have a high level of mental energy, excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Pass a color hue test
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE STRENGTHS IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

• Standing: Ability to stand while presenting at meetings or operating equipment: 25% of day
• Sitting: Ability to sit down for a meeting or work at a computer: 25% of day
• Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 15% of day
• Lifting: Ability to lift to 50lbs: 10% of day
• Climbing: Ability to climb machine catwalks and stairs, etc., while walking in plant: 10% of day
• Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers, reach documents 10% of day
• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 20% of day
• Walking: Ability to walk throughout the plant on hard concrete surface 85% of day
• Visual Acuity: Ability to read documents, computer screens, and SPIs 100% of the day

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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