Job Title
Finishing Supervisor | 2nd Shift
Position Overview
We are seeking a results‑driven 2nd shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment within the Finishing Department. This role is responsible for driving excellence in Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, Production, and Associate Relations. As a key on‑shift leader, you will ensure operations run to specification, support a culture of safety, develop associates through training and coaching, and maintain consistent communication across shifts and departments. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a 24/7 operation, excels at problem‑solving, and is committed to delivering high‑quality results while building a strong and engaged team.
This position is based in Chatsworth, GA.
Responsibilities:
- Lead your shift of 15-20 associates
- Must comply with all required Shaw Accident Free Environment (SAFE), and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
- Know and adhere to general plant and job specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Promote daily stretching activities.
- Lead First Day Back and Safety/Quality meetings to share plant information.
- Responsible for quality on shift and works with associates to assure quality performance.
- Ensure that operation is operating to spec, including line speed, moisture, width, length, and carpet exit temperature.
- Coordinate quality control testing and processing of trial materials on shift as directed.
- Understand how to perform weight checks, delamination tests, and tuft bind tests.
- Communicate off quality to Finishing Department Manager.
- Identify training deficits and training opportunities for the department.
- Responsible for completing Shaw Quality System (SQS) training for associates.
- Coordinate associate efforts in Compounding and Re-inspection.
- Communicate information from Dept/Personnel manager as needed to associates.
- Work with other Supervisors to coordinate shift coverage during associates’ absence due to vacation, FMLA, or other absenteeism occurrence.
- Responsible for coaching and holding associates accountable.
- Identify maintenance opportunities and complete work orders.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed (arrive at least 30 minutes before and stay after to complete needed tasks).
- Manage associate Kronos for the shift daily.
- Complete daily reports related to Quality, Production and Safety.
- Lead investigations related to Safety, Off Quality or other as needed.
- Understand the operation of the Tufting and Dyeing Departments, and of Finishing processing as it relates to carpet manufacturing and deliveries to the Finishing Department.
- Reports to the Finishing Department Manager.
- Attend required training or meetings as needed.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3+ years of Leadership experience
- Availability to work extended schedule based on business needs
Preferred:
- Previous Finishing/Coating/In-line coating Experience.
- Previous Manufacturing Experience.
- Knowledge of Google applications, mainframe (G-Link), Shop Flex, Ez-Entry, Line-up Manager, Contract Manufacturing, Kronos, and TMS3.
Leadership Competencies:
- Plan and Organize
- Coach and Support
- Build a Successful Team
- Demonstrates Good Judgment
Shaw benefits include:
- Medical, dental, 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
- Gym membership discounts
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
- And much more
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
