SHIFT LEADER IV - Phelps Yarn B Shift

Shift Leader IV - Phelps Yarn B Shift This position assists supervisors and management in running a shift with focus on safety, quality, production, and efficiency. Shift Leader will assist with coordinating resources across shifts to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operation while promoting a team environment. Shift Leader will strive to continuously improve production methods while adhering to all safety procedures. Shift Leader will assist supervisor with assigning work to meet production requirements in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Ensure adherence to established priorities for production workflow. Resolves operational, processing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and production downtime Provides consistent and constructive feedback to employees; trains, develops or identifies employee's training and resource needs, establishes priorities, monitors the quality and quantity of work performed by the department and the individuals within the department. This includes ensuring quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant are communicated, understood and practiced. Works with safety committee by attending safety meetings, working on safety projects, completing safety surveys, performing safety training and ensuring a safe work environment and appropriate employee behavior. Shift Leader will fill in for shift supervisor in the event of absences, vacation, etc. Performs other duties as required by shift supervisor/management team Must have high school education or equivalent One-year prior experience in a lead capacity Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Read and write in Standard English Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with Senior Management and internal customers Must have computer knowledge, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required. May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases, systems, and other hardware and software. Proficient using all assigned department machinery and other related equipment and the knowledge and skills required to perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and resolve other basic operating problems. Proven mechanical ability. Knowledge of Mohawk's organizational and functional operating structure, products, administrative procedures, and policies. Basic knowledge and understanding of HR policies, practices, and procedures as it relates to employee relations, hiring, terminations, benefits and compensations plans and administration guidelines. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with Senior Management and internal customers; ability to communicate with others in an antagonistic situation using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards. Ability and willingness to challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions; ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas; ability to work in a high-pressure environment and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures. Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group; to achieve results through team efforts, and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade and direct the activities of others. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend and twist without restrictions. Able to push buggies full of yarn or tubes Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Constantly bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the shift Work in an environment that is noisy, non-climate-controlled facilities, and high traffic production floor Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.

Created: 2026-03-04