Manufacturing Department Manager

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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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