Department Manager Assistant

Shaw Industries is hiring a Department Manager Assistant to servethe Tufting Department byassistingwith the day-to-day management and implementation of the departments requirements within the carpet manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

• Act asliaisonbetween Department Managers and Department employees by providing an effective line of communicationwith regard tocompany policies.

• Monitor all departmental production production qualityprocessesand procedures and ensure that all employees continually follow departmental SMS procedures and instructions.

• Give direction and support to department employeeswith regard toachieving departmental goals andobjectivesas well as assist in coordinating andmaintainingthe Departments work forcein order toensure that the goals andobjectivesarefeasible.

• Identify coordinate and/or oversee special departmental projects that contribute to continued improvement in the areas of efficiencyproductivityand quality.

• Assistemployees in resolving any job-related problems or concerns to includeP.I. (Process Improvement) process TMS (Tufting Monitoring System) SPC quality safetyequipmentand training.

• Attend and/or conduct periodic departmental meetings.

• When the need arises perform or delegate the performance of any of the various jobs or procedures within the department while referring to theappropriate SMSInstructional and Procedural documentation.

• ActivelyparticipateinP.R.I.D.E. process either through involvement in a P.R.I.D.E. subcommittee or through creating employee P.R.I.D.E. awareness or both.

• Assist Department Manager in monitoring and addressing cost issues concerning labor and spending for repair and maintenance parts

• Review all rolls held for tufting defects

• Review non-conforming product as needed todeterminethe disposition

• Review daily quality reports and research tufting charges

• Help ensure all maintenance related issues are addressed and work closely with Plant maintenance and electricians as needed.

• Fill in for department manager in his/her absence (refer to Department Managers job description)

• Serve on task forces and committees as necessary

Competencies:

• Drive Results

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Facilitate Change

• Plan and Organize

• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership

Requirements:

• 4-year degree

• Process Engineer experience OR a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience

Preferred:

• PreviousTufting experience

• Previous manufacturing leadership experience

• Experience in carpet manufacturing and the ability toidentifycarpet defects

Shaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination harassment and retaliation. It is our policy to recruit hire train andpromoteindividuals in all job classifications without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status gender identity or any other legally protected status.