Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Shaw IndustriesDalton, GA
Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) program at Shaw Industries is designed to attract top engineering talent for a career in manufacturing and leadership. This program offers a blend of technical expertise and leadership development, empowering trainees to make significant contributions from the outset. Graduates often advance into influential leadership roles, shaping the future of the business. Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is a leading flooring company and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with over $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates. The company is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and creating a better world for its people and customers.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical fields.
  • Co-op or internship experience is much preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

  • Co-op or internship experience

Responsibilities

  • Participate in an 8-week onsite training in Dalton, Georgia, covering company, products, facilities, processes, people, and leadership development.
  • Partner with a manufacturing facility to utilize skills and interests for personal development and plant improvement.
  • Work with engineering staff to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing facility projects.
  • Tackle real-world issues to gain valuable technical experience.
  • Interview for positions aligning with unique talents and career aspirations upon successful program completion (around 6 months).
  • Potentially interview for roles such as Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Housing provisions and assistance
  • 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 assistance
  • Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
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