Coating Operations Leader — People, Process, Performance

Shaw Industries; Cartersville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Department Manager for the Coating operation in our manufacturing facility in Alabama. This role leads the coating team, coordinates scheduling, drives safety, quality, and productivity, and partners with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree and relevant manufacturing leadership experience, with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree (Engineering degree preferred).
• Manufacturing Department management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor coating production schedules to meet delivery timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and downtime reduction.
• Ensure adherence to production specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Coating Team Managers, operators, and technicians.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assess regular team performance and assist in implementing training programs to enhance skills and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to identify and address quality concerns.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain and improve product quality.
• Analyze production data to detect patterns and recommend process improvements.
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Ensure routine departmental safety audits are being conducted and potential hazards are being addressed.
• Lead initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on Coating trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance department performance.

Skills

Influence Others

Drive Results

Coaching & Support

Facilitate Change

Building Trusting Relationships

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shaw Industries is seeking a Department Manager for the Coating operation in our manufacturing facility in Alabama. This role leads the coating team, coordinates scheduling, drives safety, quality, and productivity, and partners with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production teams to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree and relevant manufacturing leadership experience, with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.