Shaw Industries, Inc

Finishing Department Manager III

Shaw Industries, Inc$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Field (preferred)
  • Management experience in a manufacturing environment, such as Process Engineer or Department Manager
  • Proven collaborative skills across all levels of associates
  • Experience in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  • Track record of fostering positive associate relations

Responsibilities

  • Drive and promote a strong safety culture within the department
  • Oversee daily operations of the finishing manufacturing department
  • Ensure production of high-quality carpet meeting or exceeding efficiency standards
  • Collaborate on special projects as assigned by leadership
  • Work with Quality Control to maintain product standards compliance
  • Coordinate with Internal Customers to meet product delivery timelines
  • Attend and contribute to quality audits for compliance and improvement
  • Engage with R&D for new product introductions
  • Monitor performance data (POVA) for operational efficiency
  • Review cost reduction initiatives to optimize profitability
  • Coach and develop team members using existing talent management resources

Benefits

  • Involvement with innovative product development through collaboration with R&D
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a critical department within a major manufacturing plant
  • Focus on employee development and continuous professional growth
  • Engagement in quality assurance processes with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards
  • Stability of a non-rotating work shift for better work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Title
Finishing Department Manager III

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring a Department Manager to oversee the Finishing department at Plant 4. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to drive accountability in the Finishing department while leveraging the team to achieve superior performance results in (Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost). Success in this position will require continuous development of associates, driving reliability initiatives, and partnering with outside partners (R&D, Production Planning, and Dye Technical) to ensure performance metrics and financial targets are met.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive safety culture in plant and department.
  • Manage the finishing manufacturing department.
  • Ensure the department runs first quality carpet at or above standard efficiency
  • Work on projects and assignments as required by leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with Quality Control to ensure conformance of products to standards.
  • Partner with Internal Customers to ensure promise dates for products are met
  • Attend quality audits.
  • Work with the R&D department on new product introductions.
  • Monitor POVA data to ensure the department is operating effectively and efficiently.
  • Weekly Review of POVA and Cost Reduction Initiatives to ensure maximum profitability of process areas.
  • Coach and develop Process Engineer, Supervisors, and Associates using the existing talent management resources.


Required Competencies:

  • Influence Others
  • Drive Results
  • Delegate Authority
  • Coach and Support
  • Build Trusting Relationships
  • Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and management experience (Process Engineer, Department Manager, etc.).
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.
  • Proven ability to improve processes and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Proven ability to establish/maintain/drive positive associate relations.


Preferred:

  • Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
  • Four year Degree in Engineering or Technical Field


Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

About Shaw Industries, Inc

Shaw Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring products, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, and tile. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. Shaw Industries operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China, and sells its products through a network of retailers and distributors. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including using recycled materials in its products and reducing energy consumption in its manufacturing processes. Shaw Industries is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Learn more about Shaw Industries, Inc
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1967

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