Dye House Supervisor - Maiden, NC Supervise daily operations of the dye house, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer specifications are met. Oversee the operation of pressure jet and soft-flow dyeing machines used to process a variety of fabrics and fibers. Coordinate production activities for dye loads ranging from approximately 150 to 1,700 pounds. Monitor dyeing processes, including machine settings, temperatures, chemical additions, timing, and other process parameters. Review dye recipes and production instructions to ensure proper color, shade, and finish requirements are achieved. Work closely with the dye/chemical mixing room to ensure dyes and chemicals are properly prepared and delivered for each production run. Monitor fabric throughout the dyeing process and identify issues involving color, shade, temperature, fabric quality, or processing. Make or recommend process adjustments to maintain consistent color and quality while minimizing rework, waste, and downtime. Supervise, train, and coach dye house employees on equipment operation, production procedures, quality requirements, and safety practices. Assign employees to machines and coordinate manpower based on production priorities and workload. Troubleshoot equipment and processing problems and communicate maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel. Maintain accurate production records, batch information, chemical usage, and quality documentation. Work closely with laboratory and quality-control personnel on color matching, shade approval, and finished-fabric testing. South Fork's lab performs testing such as shrinkage, width, yield, stretch and recovery, torque, crock, washing, burst, and wicking. Ensure employees follow company safety procedures when working around dyeing equipment, chemicals, hot water, steam, and other industrial processes. Monitor housekeeping and ensure the dye house remains clean, organized, and safe. Assist with production planning and prioritize orders to keep the department running efficiently. Investigate production problems and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and quality. Communicate with management, laboratory, finishing, maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues. Help maintain consistent dye quality across different fabric types, including cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, acrylic, bamboo, modacrylic, and blended fabrics. Maintain a strong focus on employee safety, product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person