Carding Supervisor

Responsibilities and Expectations for VOH Supervisor

The Variable Overhead Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the shift operations within a textile yarn manufacturing facility. This role involves supervising personnel, coordinating activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and optimizing shift performance to maintain efficient production.

1. Work Safely and Follow Plant Safety Rules: Adhere strictly to all plant safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

1. Shift Supervision: Direct and supervise all activities on the production floor during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

1. Personnel Management: Manage shift personnel, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and addressing any personnel issues.

1. Production Coordination: Coordinate production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. Ensure that all processes are running smoothly and efficiently.

1. Quality Control: Monitor production processes to ensure that products meet quality standards. Implement corrective actions when deviations occur.

1. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for shift personnel.

1. Resource Allocation: Ensure that all necessary materials and resources are available for the shift. Coordinate with other departments to address any shortages or issues.

1. Problem-Solving: Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise during the shift, including equipment malfunctions, process disruptions, and personnel conflicts.

1. Reporting: Prepare and submit shift reports detailing production metrics, personnel issues, and any incidents that occurred during the shift.

1. Time keeping: Ensure accurate recording of time worked by shift personnel. Review and approve time electronic time sheets and ensure compliance with company policies on timekeeping and attendance.

1. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the production team to implement changes that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills Required

1. Leadership Skills: Ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team of workers.

1. Problem-Solving Skills: Quick and effective decision-making skills to address and resolve production issues.

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and management.

1. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

1. Technical Skills: Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and software used in production.

Essential Physical Requirements

1. Standing/Walking: Standing and walking approximately 12 hours per day.

1. Sitting: Ability to sit down approximately 1 hour a day.

1. Moving: Move throughout the plant approximately 12 hours a day.

1. Lifting: Lift up to 50 lbs. and over with assistance, approximately 25% of the day.

1. Ascending/Descending: Walk upstairs, climb, and use ladders approximately 35% of the day.

1. Push/Pull/Reach: Use 10 to 15 lbs. of force to push and reach up to 72 inches.

1. Bending: Pick up objects from the floor approximately 25% of the day.

1. Visual Acuity: Read identification labels and complete required forms.

1. Cognitive Ability: Stay alert, make decisions, reason, and understand information 100% of the day.

1. Pulmonary Function: Work in a cotton dust environment and meet pulmonary function requirements.

Work Environment and Safety

• Work around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles.

• Noise level is generally loud.

• Temperatures can exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Humidity level can be more than 65% for 100% of the day.

Shift/Work Hours

• Depend on open positions at the time of hire.

• Weekends and holidays scheduled depending on business demands.

• D Shift Carding:

• 7 PM - 7 AM

Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Safety glasses or goggles

• Hearing protection (ear plugs or muffs)

• Steel toe safety shoes

• N95 dust mask

• Cut-resistant gloves

Minimum Job Requirements: Must be able to read and write. Must have basic math and computer skills. Must pass vision and color vision tests. Competency/Aptitude testing may be required.