Job Title

Industrial Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring an Industrial Engineer to drive continual improvement at Plant 4 with specific consideration to the improvement of overall production processes, productivity, and cost. 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.   Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.   

Responsibilities: 

Drive continuous improvement by executing facility and departmental strategy, particularly in the areas of process improvement, financial acumen, and project management through project work and data analysis 

Be a leader on the floor - developing relationships, building customer satisfaction, and initiating action with plant associates at all levels to improve safety, quality, and productivity 

Manage and lead multiple projects from inception to sustained implementation using tools of operational excellence (Six Sigma, TPM, LSW, time studies, RCA, 5S, etc.) 

Analyze plant financial performance and provide departments with information and tools to understand their performance 

Create, analyze and distribute POVA-related reports (spend, labor, off-quality, chargebacks, etc.) 

Assist IE Manager in monthly forecasting, product costing, spec changes, financial reporting/analysis, etc. 

Assist in the development of Plant 4’s business plans, ensuring that these goals are being met. 

Collect, analyze, and make recommendations through the use of budget processes, financial reports (including POVA) and IE tools to drive improvement and cost reductions. Serve as a resource to enhance business acumen within the departments.  

Work on other process improvement and cost reduction projects as assigned 

Manage department reports, audits, Gemba walks, etc. 

Coach and develop members of IE Team 

 

Requirements: 

4-year degree required.  Industrial Engineering, or related degree preferred. 

Six Sigma Black Belt or the demonstrated ability to acquire 

Ability to read, analyze, manipulate, and interpret complex data sets and solve complex problems 

Ability to effectively influence others and build customer satisfaction 

Strong communication, facilitation, project management skills 

Advanced software skills (Excel, Minitab, Google, etc). 

Preferred Requirements:   

2+ years of manufacturing experience 

Previous IE experience preferred 

Based upon the experience level of the candidate selected, the position may be filled as a Process Improvement Engineer or a Sr. Process Improvement Engineer. 

Required Competencies: 

Influence Others 

Demonstrate Good Judgment 

Drive Results 

Facilitate Change 

Build Trusting Relationships 

Plant & Organize 

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.