Supervisor Carpet Cushion

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Carpet Cushion Supervisor at our Russellville, KY, manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for overseeing, directing, and managing the operation of the Carpet Cushion department, and ensuring compliance with efficiency, safety, and quality standards. The Supervisor has regular/daily communications with other Departments and the Plant Manager.  This position reports to the Carpet Cushion Manager.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the successful candidate, you will be expected to:

• Train and manage production employees, oversee the daily workflow and assignments, and coach and provide feedback on productivity. Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, employee handbook, company policies and procedures, and other standards.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Maintain orderly and clean work area.
• Oversee production operation, safe use of equipment, and housekeeping within the department.
• Produce and analyze reports.
• Perform and maintain verification of production output according to specifications and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements; encourage and support continuous improvements.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot process as needed.
• Manage and monitor raw materials, inventory, present and future work schedules, workflow and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback, for direction and development of employees.
• Ensure compliance with administrative procedures, including data entry/paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Skills and Requirements:

• Associate's degree in business administration, manufacturing engineering technology, or similar preferred; or equivalent managerial work experience in manufacturing is required
• 2-4 years of related manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while problem solving and ensuring quality standards are met.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. Our Russellville Division employees average over 11 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us!  To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.