Twisting/Heatset Assistant Department Manager

Shaw•Thomson, GA

About The Position

Shaw is in search of an Assistant Department Manager who is ready for a challenge and embodies Shaw’s values of honesty, integrity, and passion. This position aligns with strategic, succession planning goals of the department. Key elements of the role are assisting the department manager by leading the production team through engineering, technical, and safety assignments using manufacturing engineering practices and principles. The Assistant Department Manager will encourage and support the team, ensuring alignment to strategic goals and celebrating with the team when these goals are achieved. Another key aspect of this role is to assist the department by leading the Twisting and Heatset associates through day-to-day material management, customer fulfillment, and planning. 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.

Requirements

4-year degree
Must have at least 1-2 years of experience in a related field or its equivalent
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training

Responsibilities

Utilize the Shaw Way as guidance for decision making.
Coordinate activities of Department in the absence of the Department Manager.
Maintain performance “Score Cards” for each shift and align team to facility goals.
Lead Twisting and Heatset associates to ensure expectations are met with regards to safety, quality, and daily shipment of fiber and other materials.
Manage day-to-day of Plant 22 Operations
Execute daily and weekly production schedule.
Lead reliability initiatives within the department to ensure all equipment is well maintained and operates reliably.
Ensure accuracy in Commercial Nylon PO’s.
Maintain accuracy of inventory data to ensure accuracy in material tracking and usage reports.
Work with training and HR to ensure suitable cross training for facility.
Assist supervisors in general problem solving to help remove obstacles on day-to-day performance.
Provide engineering support by troubleshooting problems in Twist/Heatset and implement solutions.
Use Lean/Six Sigma Tools for continuous improvement.