Fiber & Yarn Innovation Lead for Commercial Flooring

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Berkshire Hathaway backing

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Yarn Fiber Innovation Manager to drive fiber and yarn development for commercial flooring. You will bridge design, manufacturing, and product development to turn market needs into innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, evaluating new technologies, coordinating trials, and shaping product strategy to maintain Shaw's competitive edge in the market.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• 3+ years in fiber/yarn/carpet manufacturing or 8+ years in other manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation efforts for new fiber and yarn systems for commercial flooring applications.
• Evaluate emerging yarn and fiber technologies from vendors and identify opportunities for new product development.
• Partner with design teams to translate product concepts into technically viable solutions that meet market needs.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Balance design vision, manufacturing capabilities, performance requirements, and commercial objectives when developing new products.

Skills

Four-year degree

Engineering degree

Fiber/yarn manufacturing

Manufacturing experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Yarn Fiber Innovation Manager to drive fiber and yarn development for commercial flooring. You will bridge design, manufacturing, and product development to turn market needs into innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, evaluating new technologies, coordinating trials, and shaping product strategy to maintain Shaw's competitive edge in the market.