Production Lead Operator

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States.

Lead Operator to operate equipment in the absence of any personnel on shift and supervise the MDF/HDF raw board production crew in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

Operates any piece of equipment in the absence of any personnel on shift. Supervises the MDF/HDF raw board production crew in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.

• Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental standards from chip unloading through the raw board stackers.
• Ensures safe and healthy working conditions.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor that all company policies are adhered to.
• Operates vital equipment to the process in the absence of shift personnel.
• Performs root‑cause analysis on problems.
• Assists the shift Supervisor in raw board production and takes action to minimize downtime.
• Monitors raw board quality and takes actions to eliminate problems impacting it.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, listening skills, data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and clearly communicate thoughts and work instructions.
• Ability to set priorities based on company goals and manage multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously.

Ability to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; sometimes sit, climb, or balance. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires good close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, a wide range of temperatures, and a loud noise level.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Company match on 401(k).
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Dal-Tile welcomes active military, transitioning service members and veterans. Military and veteran status is a protected class.

Job Type: Manufacturing

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