Tufting Team Leader 2nd shift (RCA)

Interface•West Point, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability—without compromise. Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‑first innovation, we remain ‘all in’ on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets. Position summary: The Team Leader RCA Tufting is responsible for the overall operations of the Tufting process at RCA. He/she will coordinate the flow of activities to meet production and quality objectives for the Tufting department, oversee the delivery of all raw materials to the Tufting department, and ensure correct reporting and documentation of machine activities. This position is responsible for the direction of the associates assigned to the tufting process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Tufting experience required
Previous leadership experience required
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to multitask
Must have normal color vision or average to above average shade discernment
Good interpersonal skills
Basic Computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office, Lotus notes and AS/400

Nice To Haves

College or vocational school preferred
Interface White Belt and 6S Training preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate personnel activities for the RCA Tufting operation and assign duties
Plan and schedule the flow of products for each Tufter.
Partner with the RCA and Kyle Planning/Scheduling department to plan the flow of orders through the RCA facility
Work with other department Supervisors and /or Schedule the logistics of all raw materials including the yarn delivery to and from RCA
Work with and follow management direction to achieve departmental goal and Leaders to coordinate orders by promise dates
Ensure carpet meets specification requirements objectives
Continuously monitor quality of carpet and approve quality for all orders
Ensure raw materials are supplied to machines as needed
Deposit all carpet scrap and other recycled materials in its proper place
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Give direction to RCA associates
Perform and understand all yarn thread ups and yarn creel arrangements
Operate all Tufting machine types, including set up and weight checks
Fully understand and perform Supervisors duties
Maintain housekeeping
Perform 6S audits and assignments
Perform Critical Risk surveys
Comply with safety rules
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