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 Manufacturing Department Manager is responsible for leading production operations, managing supervisory and hourly associates, and driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role focuses on developing high-performing, self-directed teams while implementing Lean manufacturing principles in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of process controls, manufacturing documentation, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Experience developing and managing budgets, cost standards, and production targets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
- Previous project management experience.
- Experience leading self-directed or cross-functional work teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and manage supervisory and hourly associates to achieve departmental goals.
- Develop and sustain a self-directed, high-performing work team.
- Determine staffing requirements; interview, hire, onboard, and evaluate employees.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes engagement, accountability, and company values.
Operations & Performance Management
- Implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve process flow, efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Establish, monitor, and achieve production, quality, and cost objectives.
- Review financial statements, operational reports, and performance metrics to measure goal achievement.
- Identify operational issues and apply structured problem-solving techniques to achieve effective, win-win solutions.
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all safety rules, environmental regulations, company policies and programs.
- Promote and maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization.
- Maintain awareness of departmental Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper handling of materials.
- Achieve departmental quality objectives and reinforce a culture of quality and safety.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.
Physical Demands:
- Position requires extended periods of walking and standing on concrete floors.
- Work is not considered physically strenuous but involves regular movement throughout the manufacturing area.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, complex, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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