Shaw Industries, Inc

Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Shaw Industries, Inc • $90K — $110K *
Bainbridge, GA 39819In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in polymer chemistry or engineering required.
  • 5+ years of turf/turf fiber experience or 10+ years in plastics/extrusion manufacturing.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 50%.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation.
  • Exceptional business acumen and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with internal teams to identify performance requirements for new products.
  • Design and oversee lab, pilot, and production trials for product development.
  • Interface with customers and technical services to set testing protocols.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure trials are efficient and minimally disruptive.
  • Initiate modifications to enhance product performance or reduce costs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards for products.
  • Engage with vendors to stay informed on raw materials and equipment advancements.
  • Protect company assets, including intellectual property and raw materials.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to promote sustainable product design.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexible work hours and supportive work environment.
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Technical Manager to manage technical and innovation initiatives within the Turf Fiber and Color processes supporting Shaw's Turf business unit. The Turf Fiber Technical Manager will fill a key role within Shaw's larger enterprise technical organization collaborating with other leaders on broader initiatives spanning all of Shaw's flooring businesses.

Position Overview:
  • Manage technical initiatives within the turf fiber and color operations by providing leadership in the following areas:
  • Collaborate with Turf sales, marketing and business leadership to understand market drivers and translate these into innovation of new products and platforms.
  • Align with vendors and internal sourcing partners for evaluation of new raw materials for enhanced performance, value and sustainability.
  • Strategically coordinate all product development to ensure intellectual property (IP) protection is achieved to maintain future competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Provide technical support for turf manufacturing and fiber color operations by troubleshooting quality and process issues in order to identify and implement solutions.
  • Responsible for coaching and supporting direct reports, providing a motivating work environment, and growing future leaders in the organization.


Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with internal customers (Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, Sustainability, etc.) to determine performance requirements and target costing for new products.
  • Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials (XRs, MTRs, and TPRs) to develop appropriate fiber extrusion, and turf compound formulations and coatings, backing constructions, and process settings that will achieve performance and costing goals for new products. Follow the development process from inception to product release.
  • Interface with customers, Manufacturing, QE, and Tech Services to ensure that the appropriate testing protocols are in place for the finished product.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing groups to negotiate priorities and ensure that trials are run efficiently and with minimal impact on scheduled production orders.
  • Initiate process and/or product construction modifications for existing products to enhance performance or reduce costs.
  • Ensure that the products being developed meet all global safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as requirements for necessary product certifications by outside entities (e.g., Green Label Plus, Cradle-to-Cradle, etc).
  • Interface with Global Sourcing, raw material vendors, and equipment vendors to stay abreast of new technology and exchange information on technical issues regarding raw materials and equipment.
  • Ensure that company assets, including supplies, fixed assets, raw materials, and intellectual property, are protected.
  • Lead and/or serve on cross-functional teams, product development teams, and technical groups promoting sustainable product design that meets or exceeds all performance requirements.
  • Assist in installation and startup of new equipment, as needed.


Foundational Competencies:
  • Drive Results
  • Deliver Compelling Communication
  • Build Trusting Relationships
  • Demonstrate Strategic Influence
  • Make Effective Decisions
  • Lead Change


Requirements:
  • Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering field is required.
  • A minimum of 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber OR 10+ years other plastics/extrusion manufacturing experience is required.
  • Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50%
  • Forward-looking, adaptive thinker with a strong, critical mindset
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including refined presentation skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential business information
  • Ability to understand major enterprise and business issues and challenges
  • Ability to lead and influence a team of cross-divisional internal leaders


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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1967
* Ladders Estimates

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