Job Title
Vice President - Turf Manufacturing & Operations
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is recruiting for a Vice President of Turf Manufacturing and Operations to drive the vision culture and operational excellence across the Turf business by leading and optimizing manufacturing and support functions.
As a key member of the Turf Leadership Team (TLT) the Vice President of Turf Manufacturing & Operations drives the vision strategy and operational excellence for the Turf business. This role leads all aspects of manufacturing and support functions fostering a high-performance culture rooted in innovation strategic alignment and continuous improvement. In close partnership with enterprise leaders and vertical manufacturing peers this leader champions operational capabilities that align with market needs customer expectations and long-term business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term strategic roadmap for Turf manufacturing and operational support functions ensuring enterprise-wide alignment and adoption.
Customer-Centric Execution: Engage with customers and markets to gain insights that shape operational strategies and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Talent Development: Attract develop and retain high-performing talent. Build leadership bench strength through coaching mentoring and succession planning.
Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of safety quality cost and service objectives driving measurable improvements across all performance indicators.
Enterprise Collaboration: Actively partner with cross-functional and business-unit leaders to deliver enterprise value and ensure integrated solutions across the manufacturing network.
Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure manufacturing practices meet all regulatory environmental and sustainability requirements at the state and federal levels.
Resource Optimization: Champion capacity planning ESOP strategy and process improvements that enhance operational agility and cost-efficiency.
Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives focused on profitability including lean practices cost reduction opportunities and scalable process innovation.
P&L Ownership: Provide strategic and financial oversight to plant operations with a sharp focus on cost control margin improvement and overall business health.
Manufacturing Innovation: Leverage internal and external capabilitiesincluding toll processors and sourced manufacturingto optimize production networks and supply chain agility.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required
Proven progression through leadership roles in manufacturing or operations.
Extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and multi-site operations.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes systems and technologies.
Strong financial and business acumen including P&L management and cost structure optimization.
Demonstrated success in customer engagement and market-back decision-making.
Leadership Competencies:
- Establish Strategic Direction
- Lead Change
- Encourage Innovation
- Coach & Develop
- Demonstrate Strategic Influence
- Build Strategic Partnerships
- Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Chief