Job Title
Manufacturing Supervisor | 3rd Shift
Position Overview
We are seeking a results‑driven 3rd 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 out-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.
