Dyeing Lead | Monday - Friday

About the role

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 to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel during absences or unscheduled downtime.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (8-hour non-rotating shift).

Responsibilities

• Verify job procedures by observation to ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly, including 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 and close-outs.
• Conduct on-the-job training with new line employees as needed.
• Provide directions, instructions, and guidance to all line personnel.
• Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection.
• Line up production by speed groups and color sequencing.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to shift change when required.
• Monitor operations to ensure a quality product is being produced.
• Fill in for supervisor when needed (disciplinary action remains with Supervisor or Department Manager).
• Assist in keeping work areas clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Must pass the Munsell Color Test.
• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Leadership abilities for motivating employees.
• Ability to follow through with instructions, handle stress, and stay focused.
• Manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Work in a normal industrial environment with background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places.
• Handle dyes and chemicals safely.

Safety & Security

Responsibility and authority to report any quality and safety problems, and potential problems, to management.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville).
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support.
• Paid Time Off, Bereavement, and Holiday Pay.
• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay.
• Employee Discounts.
• Career Development & Education Assistance.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Financial and Retirement Planning.
• Medical & Social Security Assistance.