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Shaw Industries is looking for an Industrial Engineer to drive continual improvement by executing facility and departmental strategy, particularly in the areas of process improvement, financial management, and project management. We’re looking for an individual who can act as a leader on the floor - developing relationships, building customer satisfaction, and initiating action with plant associates at all levels in order to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize continuous improvement skills to initiate and execute initiatives that improve Plant 78’s goals of reducing waste and improving productivity in all processes.

• Work directly with other engineers, plant leadership, supervisors, hourly associates, and more to define and drive change effecting safety, quality, and productivity.

• Manage and lead multiple projects from inception to sustained implementation – including but not limited to “just-do-its”, capital, expense and others while utilizing tools of Operational Excellence such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Standard Work, Time Studies, Root Cause Analysis, Benchmarking, Ergonomic Assessment, etc.

• Coach, Train, & Develop plant associates in all the necessary skills to utilize the aforementioned tools of Operational Excellence.

• 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 Six Sigma Black Belt Implement strategies for individuals and groups to achieve Six Sigma and Cost Reduction goals for the entire facility.

• Assist in development of Plant 78 business plans, ensuring that these goals are being met.

• Assist in developing and driving the Backing Division’s Value Stream Map

Qualifications:

• 4 year degree required. Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, 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: 2+ years manufacturing experience

• Previous IE experience preferred

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