Plant Manager
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Plant ManagerPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility specializing in polymerization processes. The successful candidate will ensure efficient safe and high-quality production while managing cross-functional teams optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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 18000 associates worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the sites manufacturing operations ensuring alignment with company goals.
Oversee all aspects of polymer production including batch polymerization process control material handling and quality assurance.
Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards (OSHA EPA ISO etc.).
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including production maintenance quality engineering and logistics.
Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve product quality.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure operational targets for productivity quality cost and delivery are met.
Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to scale up new polymer products and optimize existing processes.
Manage plant budgets forecasts and capital improvement projects.
Maintain and develop strong supplier and customer relationships as needed to support operations.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree . Chemical Engineering Polymer Science Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years directly managing polymerization processes preferred.
Strong knowledge of thermoplastic and/or thermoset polymer production including batch or continuous processes preferred.
Proven track record of managing plant operations production scheduling and cross-functional teams.
Excellent understanding of EHS regulations quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar) and lean manufacturing tools (5S Kaizen Six Sigma).
Strong leadership decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with specialty chemicals or high-performance polymers.
Familiarity with DCS or PLC systems in polymer manufacturing.
Background in implementing ERP/MES systems.
Competencies:
Demonstrate Strategic Influence
Drive Results
Lead Change
Build Successful Teams
Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
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)
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift Hrs fall to in punch day Observed Calendar shift starts AMRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
