Distribution Superintendent

Shawfloorscareers; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career Development & Education

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. seeks a Distribution Superintendent for Plant 6D in Dalton, GA. This role provides leadership and direction for plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient performance aligned with business goals.

You will lead salaried leaders, develop staffing plans, and partner with Sales and Customer Service to meet demand. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring timely production and distribution to meet customer

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent with supervisory experience requirements.
• 3+ years of distribution experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture prioritizing associate well-being across operations.
• Drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Foster respect, trust, and open communication to encourage improvement suggestions.
• Lead and develop the salaried leadership team to strengthen performance and goals.
• Develop and execute workforce plans for staffing and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to meet demand via production planning.
• Coordinate with the second-shift supervisor to meet schedules and deliveries.
• Work with EHS and Engineering to address safety concerns and improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Distribution experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

DOT compliance knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

4-year degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Office software systems

Job description

Shaw Plant 6D, 4000 Carpet Capital Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 USA

Full time

R-157109

Job Title

Distribution Superintendent

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Provide overall leadership and direction for Plant 6D operations, ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives. Lead and develop the team to execute operational strategies in a disciplined, organized, and effective manner while driving performance, continuous improvement, associate engagement, quality, and customer service results.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture that prioritizes associate well-being across all operations.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement to achieve outstanding business results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Foster a culture of respect, trust, and open communication that encourages associates to voice concerns and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the salaried leadership team to strengthen performance and achieve operational and business goals.
• Develop and execute workforce plans to ensure appropriate staffing levels and operational efficiency across the facility.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure customer demand is met through effective production planning and execution.
• Partner with the second-shift supervisor to ensure production and shipping schedules are met, customer delivery commitments are achieved, and products are accurately loaded for distribution.
• Work cross-functionally with EHS and Engineering to proactively address safety concerns, equipment challenges, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree and 1+ year of Supervisory experience or High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of previous Supervisory experience
• 3+ years previous Distribution experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through written correspondence, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and other business-related software systems.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proven ability to drive performance, execute priorities, and achieve business objectives.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional warehouse locations as needed.
• Proven track record of proactively identifying opportunities and achieving measurable results.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and transportation regulations preferred.

Required Competencies

• Lead Change
• Build Successful Team
• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Demonstrate Strategic Influence

Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development & Education Assistance
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Financial and Retirement Planning
• Medical & Social Security Assistance

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.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

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Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

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Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

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We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

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Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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In The News

There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more!

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