Dyeing/Kuster Lead

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Position Overview

This position is Monday- Friday 3pm-11pm.

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 Kuster jobs as may be required to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel for absences, or unscheduled downtime.

Essential Duties:

• Verify job procedures by observation to ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly.  This includes but is not limited to greige roll lay-up, sew-on, operation of tanks, pumps, lines, and valves for batch runs, Instacolor, fluid-dyer, steamers, SST, chemical application, dryer, and roll-up equipment
• Inspect dyed rolls and maintain required reports
• Perform required computer data entry/close-outs
• Conduct on-the-job training with all new line employees if needed
• Provide directions/instructions/guidance to all line personnel
• Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection
• Line up production by speed groups and color sequencing
• May be required to be on job 30 minutes prior to shift change
• 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 Supervisor or Department Manager
• Assist in keeping work areas in a clean, orderly manner

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass the Munsell Color Test
• Must have some basic computer skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Basic reading and math skills required
• Leadership abilities for motivating employees
• Must be able to follow through with instructions, handle stress, and stay focused
• Manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Work in normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations
• The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places
• The employee may have to handle dyes and chemicals

Shaw benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K and Retirement plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption assistance

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA and Cartersville, GA locations)

And much more!

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