Finishing Inspector Lead| Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Inspector plays a critical role in supporting quality operations across two continuous finishing lines. This position is responsible for assisting with carpet inspection, making decisions on carpet grading, and guiding inspection team members to ensure consistent quality standards. The Lead Inspector will move between lines as needed to provide real-time support, resolve grading concerns, and help identify off-quality issues.

Requirements

Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.
Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects.
Assign proper hold code for defects noticed.
Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.
Escalate any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft.
Mark area affected by defect with tape if possible.
Check each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste.
Check secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor.
Check carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor.
Monitor the width of the carpet constantly via the digital readout.
On each MO, lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼“ difference.
Obtain finished standards for shear evaluation.
Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.
Place the shear standard on the carpet, visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard.
Check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint application.
Perform Duties of Inspector
Adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
Notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
Speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
Work all scheduled work hours for your shift
Work weekends
Work 12-hour shifts
Work holidays as necessary

Responsibilities

Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.
Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects.
Assign proper hold code for defects noticed.
Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.
Escalate any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft.
Mark area affected by defect with tape if possible.
Check each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste.
Check secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor.
Check carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor.
Monitor the width of the carpet constantly via the digital readout.
On each MO, lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼“ difference.
Obtain finished standards for shear evaluation.
Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.
Place the shear standard on the carpet, visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard.
Check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint application.
Perform Duties of Inspector
Adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
Notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
Speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
Work all scheduled work hours for your shift
Work weekends
Work 12-hour shifts
Work holidays as necessary