Job Title
Manufacturing Department Manager
Position Overview
Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.
At Shaw Industries, we're more than a flooring company. As a Berkshire Hathaway company, we combine the stability of a global industry leader with the innovation, investment, and growth opportunities that allow our associates to build meaningful careers.
We're looking for a Department Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation, develop frontline leaders, and drive excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving operational challenges, and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment within our Tufting manufacturing process and Warehouse.
What You'll Do
As Department Manager, you will provide leadership for a manufacturing operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products while developing a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of department performance, including Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost
- Develop, coach, and support a leadership team consisting of Team Managers and Process Engineering resources
- Conduct regular coaching and development discussions, ensuring growth plans are established and actively managed
- Establish operational goals and lead initiatives that improve performance and deliver business results
- Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across the department
- Partner with Human Resources on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and succession planning
- Ensure issues are resolved promptly and communicated effectively to all stakeholders
- Champion associate engagement through regular communication forums, recognition programs, and feedback initiatives
- Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, safety, environmental, and operational excellence initiatives
- Participate in plant-wide leadership teams and strategic improvement efforts
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Manufacturing leadership experience, including supervisory, management, engineering, or operational leadership roles
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage associates, leaders, and cross-functional partners at all levels
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive operational performance
- Flexibility to support operations across multiple shifts as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Carpet, flooring, textile, or related process manufacturing experience
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for leaders who can:
- Build and develop successful teams
- Drive results through accountability and execution
- Communicate with clarity and purpose
- Influence and inspire others
- Lead change in a dynamic manufacturing environment
The Impact You'll Make
This role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who wants to move beyond managing daily operations and help shape the future of a large-scale manufacturing business. You'll have the opportunity to lead leaders, develop talent, improve processes, and make a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance.
Why Shaw?
- Backed by the strength and stability of Berkshire Hathaway
- Industry-leading manufacturer with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence
- Opportunity to lead a large manufacturing operation with significant visibility and impact
- Strong focus on professional development and leadership growth
- Collaborative culture that values safety, continuous improvement, and associate engagement
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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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.
