Process Improvement Engineer (Operational Excellence)

At Shaw Industries, we’re redefining what operational excellence looks like in a design-driven manufacturing environment. Our Custom Design Studio (Plant 94) is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to help build and scale a high-impact continuous improvement system that supports training, safety, quality, and innovation across the entire operation. 

This is a highly cross-functional role- ideal for someone who enjoys connecting systems, people, and processes to drive meaningful change. 

Responsibilities: 

Drive Operational Excellence 

• Build and lead a plant-wide continuous improvement (CI) pipeline aligned to business priorities 

• Lead a steady stream of process improvements and personally lead to the highest impact initiatives by using structured problem solving, observations, time studies, and data analysis. 

• Establish and manage the operational excellence cadence (intake, prioritization, execution, sustainment) 

• Ensure improvements “stick” through standard work, training, and system integration 

Own Safety & Compliance Systems 

• Own and maintain the plant’s safety and compliance programs 

• Drive proactive safety initiatives including audits, walkthroughs, and root cause investigations 

• Translate safety insights into process improvements and risk reduction strategies 

• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and audit readiness 

Enable Training & High-Performance Teams 

• Design and continuously improve a plant-wide training system 

• Partner with functional leaders (manufacturing, design, estimating) to identify skill gaps and training needs 

• Ensure alignment between process changes and training execution 

• Support a High-Performance Team (HPT) environment through role clarity and cross-training 

Connect Systems, Data & Decisions 

• Serve as a data champion by developing dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution 

• Support cost analysis, savings tracking, and budget optimization efforts 

• Partner across teams to improve system connectivity and workflow efficiency 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Operations, Safety, or related field preferred)

• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or operational environment 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools 

Preferred: 

• Experience with safety, compliance, training systems, or operational programs 

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority 

Competencies: 

• Drive Results 

• Innovate 

• Demonstrate Good Judgment 

• Building Trusting Relationships 

• Influence Others 

Shaw benefits include:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• 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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