Needling Supervisor – St Stephen, SC

IDENTIFICATION

Job Title:

Manufacturing-Needling Supervisor

Date Written:

March 28, 2014

Status:

Regular/Full Time

Date Revised:

April 7, 2025

Department:

Needling

Reports To:

Mitch Dickerson

Location:

St.Stephen

Direct Reports:

11-20

JOB SUMMARY

Managing a departmental team to effectively meet/exceed customer expectations, internally and externally; clearly communicating safety, quality, cost, and production requirements. Critical to the success of this role is the engagement of the entire team through active participation in continuous improvement initiatives and recognition.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

* Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.

* Ensure the proper use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

* Attend and participate in all plant and departmental safety programs and initiatives, audits, and Behavior-Based Safety programs assigned.

* Report, document, and correct all safety hazards and behaviors when identified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SAFETY

* As necessary, complete accident investigation forms within 24 hours

* As necessary, address safety items from other shifts

QUALITY

* Understand and maintain Department Quality Standards

* Work with the shift Quality team to determine the severity of defects

* As necessary, make use of the Plant Quality Team in the decision-making process

* Work with APT and Department Manager on 5 Why’s, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action Process

PRODUCTION

* Review Staffing for the shift and assign work assignments for direct reports

* Review the Rush list to ensure priority fabrics are on schedule to clear the department as needed

ETHICS

* Reads, understands, and is committed to conducting business under Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly, and with integrity.

TIER MEETINGS

* Pre-meeting, review the Supervisor’s Standard Work

* Ensure Red-to-Green items are addressed as necessary

* Cover Safety and Quality items as necessary

* Cover previous day’s performance gaps and address

* Direct Ergonomic Stretching exercises

* Perform a 5S walk-through at the beginning of the shift and continuously monitor 5S during the shift

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

* Input time and attendance in Kronos

* Review Supervisor Standard Work with Area Manager

* Work with Production Planning to control the flow of work through the Department

* Daily Department reviews with Area Manager

* Yearly employee evaluations

* Recognition and Disciplinary procedures with employees as required

Required Skills:

* Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

* Must lead by example

* Must understand and exemplify company and plant policies

* Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel

* SAP Knowledge

* Successful completion of the leadership course

Required Experience:

* Supervisory or other leader-type role

* Performed for a minimum of six months as a sub-supervisor

Education Requirements:

* High School Diploma

* Must be willing to attend college to obtain a minimum 2-year degree in Business or other related fields of study.