Shaw Industries-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Dalton, GA
Textile Product Mills

Shaw is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor for the finishing department on third shift to ensure production of finished carpet through the wet end of either coater by managing people, machinery, and the manufacturing process. This person will also assist the Department Manager and Process Engineer in improving the coating process. 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.

  • Manage the finishing department by effectively disseminating information to all wet end personnel regarding company matters.
  • Maintain Production, communicate with department management, other departments, production scheduling, plant management to ensure the most efficient production possible.
  • Report any problems that will significantly affect the flow of production.
  • Prioritize and closely monitor the progress of special orders, rush orders, trial orders and other productions runs of interest.
  • Use Shopflex to process inventory.
  • Strive to reduce cost of production while remaining consistent with the values and objectives of safety, quality, and service.
  • Maintain inventories in raw materials, finished compound, greige goods, backing and cores by working with suppliers.
  • Work with Production Planning to set coating schedule.
  • Collaborate with line associates, maintenance mechanics and electricians, department management to address faulty equipment, unsafe equipment, etc.
  • Write work orders and submit to maintenance.
  • Ensure housekeeping of department and equipment.
  • Measure effectiveness via an inspection and charting system.
  • Set and monitor equipment and process specifications.
  • Work with other supervisors to administer the safety rules and regulations to ensure maximum compliance by everyone in the department.
  • Tour the entire department daily, with particular attention to housekeeping, and take corrective actions necessary to ensure the department is safe, clean, and orderly.
  • Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives.
  • Support Department Management with shift reports and regular meetings.
  • Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to assist as well as follow through on anything asked of them by management.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing required.
  • Previous experience as Lead, Fill-In Supervisor or Supervisor within the most recent 5 years required.
  • Carpet Dyeing Experience preferred.
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