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Tufting Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Loadbobbins of fiberonto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines. * Monitor ... supervisors. * Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working ...

Loadbobbins of fiberonto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines. * Monitor ... supervisors. * Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working ...

Loadbobbins of fiberonto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines. * Monitor ... supervisors. * Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working ...

Upholstery

Yoder, IN

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

... tufting, using needles and thread. Competencies * Ability to communicate clearly. * Organizational Skills. * Initiative. * Thoroughness. * Time Management. * Quality Control. Supervisory ...

Upholstery

Yoder, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN

$16.50 - $21/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Upholstery

Yoder, IN

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread. Other Key ... This position has no supervisory responsibilities upon hiring. Physical Demands: The ...

Dyeing Lead | Sunday - Thursday

Dalton, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Communicate what is ready to run and what needs to be struck to the Operator, SewOn and Supervisor ... Must understand the operation of the Tufting and Finishing departments and how these processes ...

Upholstery

New Paris, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... tufting, using needles and thread. Competencies * Ability to communicate clearly. * Organizational Skills. * Initiative. * Thoroughness. * Time Management. * Quality Control. Supervisory ...

Upholstery

New Paris, IN

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... tufting, using needles and thread. Competencies * Ability to communicate clearly. * Organizational Skills. * Initiative. * Thoroughness. * Time Management. * Quality Control. Supervisory ...

Upholstery

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

... tufting, using needles and thread. Competencies * Ability to communicate clearly. * Organizational Skills. * Initiative. * Thoroughness. * Time Management. * Quality Control. Supervisory ...

Upholstery

New Paris, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... tufting, using needles and thread. Competencies * Ability to communicate clearly. * Organizational Skills. * Initiative. * Thoroughness. * Time Management. * Quality Control. Supervisory ...

Ensuring knitting machines are operated correctly and report any shortcomings to the supervisor/maintenance in a timely manner * Complete required production forms * Maintain/Lube production ...

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How much do tufting supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for tufting supervisor in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tufting supervisor?

To thrive as a Tufting Supervisor, you need a solid understanding of textile manufacturing processes, experience with tufting machinery, and often a relevant technical or vocational qualification. Familiarity with production management software, quality control systems, and machinery maintenance tools is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing teams and ensuring efficient workflow. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining high production standards, minimizing downtime, and fostering a safe, productive work environment.

What are the main challenges a tufting supervisor faces in managing production teams?

A Tufting Supervisor often encounters challenges such as balancing production targets with quality standards, coordinating shift schedules, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Effective communication with machine operators and maintenance staff is vital to minimize downtime and ensure safety protocols are followed. Additionally, supervisors must adapt to fluctuating order volumes and maintain workforce motivation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proactively addressing these challenges helps maintain smooth operations and supports overall team performance.

What does a tufting supervisor do?

A Tufting Supervisor oversees the tufting process in textile manufacturing, ensuring that machines and operators produce carpets or fabrics according to quality and production standards. They are responsible for coordinating workflow, troubleshooting equipment issues, training staff, and maintaining safety protocols. The supervisor also monitors output, inspects products for defects, and works closely with maintenance and management teams to optimize efficiency. Their role is crucial in maintaining product consistency and meeting production deadlines.
More about Tufting Supervisor jobs
Infographic showing various Tufting Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,351 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Creeler Lower - 2nd Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.

Dalton, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary function is to make mends on the carpet being produced if necessary. Maintain the yarn supply fed to the tufting machine which includes unpacking yarn, loading it into the creel, splicing the ends together, removing empty cones and placing cone caps on the hung yarn. Must feed correct yarn into the tufting machine by making sure the correct lot numbers are used. Must place yarn into buggies (carts), pushing it to the creel area and hanging the yarn on creel racks. Expected to blow back lines of yarn to the operator when needed. Must learn how to run the machine to give breaks to the tufting machine operator. Must help change backing on the machines as needed. Must be able to climb up to 4 flights of stairs depending on creels. Must follow all safety rules and procedures. Expected to maintain all housekeeping items and follow all housekeeping procedures associated with the position. Must follow instructions and direction from supervisor, lead, and other functions related to safety, quality, and production requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Experience, Training, and Certifications / Licenses:
High school diploma or GED preferred. Basic English grammar, reading, and math skills.
Must be able to pass a color blind test. See variations on color Hue test preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Interpersonal skills, manual dexterity, mechanical skills, math skills, and judgement skills. Pays attention to details. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Carpet mechanical skills preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequently required to crawl, stoop, kneel, stand, walk, crouch, reach, handle, sit climb and balance. Able to lift, up to 25 pounds of weight. Must be able to work 8 hour shifts, either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, high humidity, and temperature variations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and in precarious places.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.