Department Manager - Turf Manufacturing

Shaw Industries•Adairsville, GA

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a technically minded manufacturing leader to lead operations within its growing Game On Turf manufacturing process. The operation combines tufting, coating, patterned product manufacturing, equipment optimization, and advanced manufacturing processes. The Department Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for a multi-shift manufacturing organization of more than 60 people, with responsibility for safety, quality, people, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Technical Development to optimize equipment and processes, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and support growth, including optimization of Line 2 and startup of Line 3. The position calls for strong people leadership and an engineering and problem-solving mindset. Experience in carpet, turf, tufting, textile, coating, or another technically complex manufacturing environment is highly desirable. The work shift is an 8-hour, non-rotating shift that starts in the morning; shift hours fall within the day, following the observed calendar.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or highly technical production environment.
Proven leadership experience with responsibility for people, manufacturing performance, and operational results.
Strong technical aptitude to understand manufacturing processes, equipment performance, quality issues, and process variation.
Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with hourly associates, technical professionals, peers, and senior leaders.
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on support of day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Flexibility to support a multi-shift operation, including off-shifts and weekends when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Manufacturing leadership experience in turf, carpet, tufting, textiles, coating, or another continuous or process manufacturing environment.
Experience leading larger multi-shift manufacturing teams, including front-line or salaried leaders.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, statistical process control, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with equipment or process optimization, manufacturing line startups, commissioning, or production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct a multi-shift manufacturing team, including hourly associates and salaried leadership and technical staff.
Establish department goals and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and people development.
Build an engaged and accountable team culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Coach and develop leaders and associates through feedback, performance management, and development planning.
Address employee concerns and performance issues consistently, appropriately, and promptly.
Lead technical and operational troubleshooting involving downtime, equipment, processes, and quality.
Partner with Technical Development, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations on product development, trials, equipment optimization, and process improvements.
Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, statistical tools, and data-driven problem solving.
Support optimization of existing manufacturing lines and the startup, stabilization, and continuous improvement of new equipment and processes.
Develop and maintain standard work, operating procedures, process documentation, specifications, root-cause analyses, and other manufacturing documentation.
Support accurate conversion of graphics and product specifications into manufacturing requirements.
Partner across Turf Operations and supporting functions to establish production priorities and schedules.
Ensure customer expectations are met through consistent quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and manufacturing performance.
Build effective partnerships across operations, technical teams, and other manufacturing facilities.