Process Engineer

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Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for a Process Engineer in continuous dyeing to support the Department Manager in achieving a safe and efficient work environment through creative problem solving to drive process improvement and associate engagement in order to reach department goals in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

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.  

Responsibilities: 

• The Process Engineer supports the Dyeing Manager to achieve department goals around safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and people.

• The Process Engineer will be a leader within the department, making strategic decisions and engaging associates through trusting relationships providing direction and support with regard to achieving departmental goals and objectives. 

• Develop and drive a strong safety culture to identify root causes in order to eliminate and minimize the probabilities of work-related injuries.

• Track and monitor weekly department metrics such as off quality, efficiency, downtime, rework, maintenance spends and waste.   

• Lead and coach supervisors and associates across three shifts by guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

• Act as liaison between the dyeing department and maintenance group by providing an effective line of communication with regard to work orders and areas of concern. 

• Lead TPM, EIT and RPT cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. 

• Participate in daily roll audits and investigate dyeing related issues if presents, such as side match or shade.

• Be a leader on the floor - developing relationships, building customer satisfaction, and initiating action with plant associates at all levels in order to improve safety, quality, and productivity

• Monitor and track dyeing off quality defects to determine root cause, minimize recurrence and communicate trends to supervisors and associates.

• Communicate with the scheduling department to ensure order promise dates are met and rush orders are prioritized efficiently.

• Partner with R&D and technical group to coordinate trial runs to ensure dyeing formulas and shades meet final product specifications.

Required Competencies:

• Initiate Action

• Adapt & Change

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Execute Action Plan

• Influence Others

Requirements:

• 4-year degree required

• Strong quantitative & communication skills (Oral, written, & presentation to individuals & groups).

Preferred: 

• Demonstrate a willingness and aptitude to complete Black Belt and Standard Work Training.

• Degree in Engineering

• Strong project management skills.

• Understanding of computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Minitab, etc.

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

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