What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader 3rd shift (Kyle 1) position at Interface Americas, Inc?
Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains "all in" on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Position Summary
The Team Leader is responsible for the overall operation of the manufacturing process on the assigned shift.This position is responsible for the direction of the associates on the assigned shift.
Education Requirements
High School diploma or GED
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in manufactuingprocesses
Mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with carpet manufacturing process preferred
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Basic math skills
Meet license requirements for powered material handling equipment
Good interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills preferred
Essential Duties :
Reconcile all production and ensure it is keyed properly.
Ensure manufacturing processes areoperating properly within the correct specification parameters as dictated by product
Ensure all Operators are knowledgeable of the product being produced and the related specifications to include any relevant information necessary to produce first quality product
Assume Leadership role during critical periods such as start up, shut down, unplanned Line stops, etc...
Ensure all mandatory testing is completed in a timely manner
Assist Line Personnel as necessary
Ensure the accurate and timely production reporting within area of responsibility
Direct the activities of personnel on the assigned shift
Supervise daily cleaning of equipment
Notify Management of all mechanical problems
Monitorsew on and boxing areas and ensure accuracy of production tickets
Fill in for any job on the Line to give breaks or when necessary
Fill in for supervisor as needed
Obtain and coordinate the run schedule according to priorities
Shut down equipment if producing off quality
Maintain good housekeeping
Comply with safety rules and be responsible for safe operation
Comply with environmental regulations
Be aware of Departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Willingness to learn and understand Interface's commitment to sustainability
Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical demands
Standing for long periods of time
Lifting up to 60 pounds
Climb stairs / ladders safely
Occasional 12 hour shifts
Work environment
Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment
Some work on 2nd floor catwalk
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