Job Title

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 of two Ovens  

Ensure Finishing of two Ovens runs first quality carpet at or above standard efficiency 

Work on projects and assignments as required by the Plant Leadership and Corporate entities. 

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

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.