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Job Title

Calender Lead | D Shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Calender Lead for our n ew state of the art resilient manufacturing pla nt loca ted in Ringgold, Georgia.

The purpose of this position is to lead production associates as they create high performing, customer-centric flooring products. This individual will lead a team of approximatel y 5 hourly associates to achieve targe ts establis hed for safety, service, quality, cost, and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Supervisor. An ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a manufacturing environment using extrusion or calendering processes and with a proven record of achieving results. Also, a demonstrated record of participat ing in a safety-oriented culture and a leadership style which engages associates. At Shaw Industries, our people are our number one advantage so this position will require a dynamic leader with a mind for the strategic as well as the day-to-day needs of the Plant RP team.

The Ringgold, Georgia plant manufactures vinyl flooring for the commercial, residential builder and retail markets domestically. It is slated to be a continuous operation (24/7) workforce.

Responsibilities:

+ Drive efforts to achieve and maintain world-class production, quality, and safety metrics.

+ Use critical path thinking to assure production activities are in compliance with company policies and procedures to include environmental and safety compliance.

+ Directly empower all team members and support associates to achieve personal, plant and company goals.

+ Supports safe behavior/awareness programs and provide a strong safety presence on the plant floor

+ Assist the Production Supervisors in the daily production of quality luxury vinyl in the safest, most efficient and productive manner, by utilizing established methods and procedures.

+ Assist in the training and assessment of new hires/transfers to the department. Ensuring that they are able to perform their jobs as outlined in the applicable job descriptions.

+ Ensure product is always being manufactured to the proper specifications.

+ Assist the Production Supervisor in waste reduction and productivity efforts.

+ Assist the production associates to optimize productivity and continuous improvement of his or her assigned area, including recognizing and troubleshooting problems in the manufacturing process.

+ Communicate between shifts to insure proper handoff to the following shift Lead by example as a positive, team-oriented employee.

Requirements:

+ The want and desire to have fun while working as part of a dynamic team of professionals

+ High School diploma/GED required or

+ Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Passion and track record of achieving results

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.

+ Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.

+ Proven ability to establish positive employee regulations

+ Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.

+ Preferences: Previous vinyl manufacturing experience. LVT, calendering process experience strongly preferred Previous Lead experience preferred.

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

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

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