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Job Title

Production Manager

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is hiring a Production Manager to manage and direct the production operations for the facility. They will support and lead a team to achieve safety, service, quality, production and cost goals with a vision of continuous improvement towards a world class organization . The Production Manager must be able to inspire and motivate the team, both salaried and hourly, by fostering a trusting and collaborative environment.

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:

+ Assist with planning and coordination of daily priorities for operations and provide direction to Department Managers as needed.

+ Ensure the facility delivers the desired results in the key operational areas of safety, quality, service, and cost.

+ Maintain daily contact with department managers to keep them informed of progress against production schedules, manpower performance, and processing difficulties while providing direction and technical assistance when needed.

+ Drive and support a team environment in safety, quality, cost, productivity, and efficiency.

+ Assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement and manage operations within that budget.

+ Motivate associates to work in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.

+ Drive PX performance and development for Department Managers through one-on-one conversations and goal setting.

+ Provide direction to department managers while ensuring compliance with all company, plant, and departmental guidelines and procedures.

+ Promote favorable associate relations by assisting associates in resolving any job-related problems or concerns including Process Improvement (PI), TMS, quality, safety, equipment, diversity, and training.

+ Assign, prioritize, and follow up on improvement projects within the production areas.

+ Routinely review the performance of department managers and associates.

+ Ensure systems are in place to prevent non-conforming material from reaching the final customer.

+ To develop department managers for continuous growth within Shaw Industries.

+ Work with internal departments as well as all other plants/technical resources within Shaw .

+ Fill in for the Plant Manager as needed.

Requirements:

+ 4-year degree

+ 4 + years of management experience are required , preferably in manufacturing .

+ Proven ability to improve processes and lead cost reduction initiatives.

+ Proven ability to lead others effectively and develop organizational talent.

Required Competencies:

+ Drive Results

+ Lead Change

+ Build a Successful Team

+ Coach and Develop

Shaw b enefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and Retirement Plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption a ssistance

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA , and Cartersville, GA, location s )

And much more.

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.