Job Title

Industrial Engineering Manager

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for an Industrial Engineering Manager to oversee the financial and process improvement efforts for Plant HW, with key focus for improvement of overall production processes, productivity, and cost.
This position will be based in South Pittsburg, TN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide analysis and clear explanation of operating variances to executive and plant leadership with recommended actions to stay on track to financial goals.Drive financial projection accuracy with alignment to annual, quarterly, and mid-month financial projections.Direct the annual budgeting process, including labor planning, department expenses, packaging needs, and production standards.Collaborate with plant leadership to identify and prioritize capital investment opportunities and process enhancements that align with strategic objectives and long-term improvement and growth.Drive spend-management controls with plant leadership to ensure the achievement of plant financial goals.Set and maintain product costing and provide clear cost guidance to departments across the plant.Collaborate with the technical team to ensure seamless integration of specification changes into costing systems (USF2 and 3C/Impact), maintaining financial accuracy and system integrity.Utilize financial reporting tools and Industrial Engineering (IE) methodologies to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements.Champion the implementation of Six Sigma and cost-reduction initiatives by empowering individuals and teams with the tools, training, and support to succeed.Lead the Process Improvement department, fostering a high-performance culture through clear goal setting, project delegation, and continuous feedback using Operational Excellence frameworks.Mentor and develop Process Improvement Engineers (PIEs), equipping them with skills for advancement into leadership roles such as IE Manager or equivalent positions.Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to associates at all levels across the facility.Oversee the execution of periodic raw material and WIP inventories, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial controls.Provide insight into plant and equipment capacity as needed to support operational decisions.Serve as the plant’s Waste Champion, leading initiatives to reduce waste and enhance sustainability efforts.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

4-year degree required.6-Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated ability to complete training.Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, manipulate, and interpret complex data sets and solve complex problems.Demonstrated ability to present effectively to others.Operating knowledge of Shaw systems, or demonstrated ability to learn.Advanced software skills (Excel, Google Drive, Minitab, etc.), or demonstrated ability to learn.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

IE Degree preferred.3+ years of Manufacturing experience.

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.