Job Description

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:

• Communicate and enforce standards and expectations for all shift employees.

• Work effectively to achieve consistency in daily work related activities utilizing Support Team.

• Hold daily Pre-Shift meetings with associates to cover important Safety, Quality and Productivity information. Maintain a safe working environment throughout the shift.

• Communicate with existing supervisor regarding any safety incidents, quality issues, changes, problems, or concerns about which knowledge may be needed to run shift.

• Verify staffing meets current needs. Correspond with employees and communicate assignments as required.

• Review previous production and quality performance. Ensure current lots are running per specifications, procedures are being followed, and quality markers are correct.

• Maintain standard work procedures for Supervisors and perform accordingly

• Help to maintain lab checks are completed and verified on a timely basis. Proactively utilize SPC charts to upkeep 1st quality yarn.

• Build trusting relationships with employees, through team recognition, coaching, guiding, and acting as a resource on their behalf.

• Thoroughly communicate with incoming supervisor on any changes made, upcoming changes, special sampling, problem lines, call ins, etc. This includes finalizing the shift report and holding a shift handoff meeting with the incoming supervisor.

• Understand the department’s standard operating procedures and work instructions and assess for compliance.

• Review and approve associates time in Workforce as well as being knowledgeable of other functions.

• Troubleshoot process as needed. To include: Buhler system, Process Control System, finish system, maestros and floor pressure monitoring.

• Hold one-on-ones with each associate on a regular basis to coach and counsel.

• Conduct a Positive Discipline Program

• Promote morale throughout the department

Other Responsibilities:

• Review e-mail for current activities or changes as transmitted by Department Manager and others. Have access when offsite and Respond in a timely manner.

• Assist other Extrusion department personnel as needed.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Complete required paperwork for job changes, corrective actions, quality alerts, procedural changes, etc.

• Perform all job duties using safe work methods.

• Comply with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.

• Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Manager.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships

• Build a successful team

• Drive results

• Facilitate Change

• Demonstrate Good Judgement

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• 1+ years of experience in a supervisor role in a supervisory/leadership role in a manufacturing facility

• Prior leadership experience preferred, especially as a Supervisor or similar role

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Preferred proficiency in computer programs (Microsoft office, Outlook, CMMS/Work-order systems, etc.)

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet 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

• Gym membership discounts

• Adoption assistance

• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)

• And much more.