Industrial Engineer - Process Improvement Leader (Samples)

shawinc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, seeks an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement across the Samples Division. You will analyze costs, develop metrics, and set standards to drive waste reduction and efficiency.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, and supply chain will be essential to deliver measurable results. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience in budgeting and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and make business recommendations.
• Understanding of budgeting, costing, and financial performance metrics.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs and identify savings opportunities across the Samples Division.
• Develop, track, and communicate operational and financial performance metrics.
• Establish labor, time, and performance standards.
• Support operational and capital budgeting processes.
• Improve material flow, capacity utilization, and supply chain efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Analyze business challenges and recommend process improvements.
• Evaluate capital and expense projects and determine financial impact.
• Partner with teams across the organization to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Financial acumen

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Business software

Job description

Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, seeks an Industrial Engineer to lead process improvement across the Samples Division. You will analyze costs, develop metrics, and set standards to drive waste reduction and efficiency.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, and supply chain will be essential to deliver measurable results. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, strong analytical skills, and experience in budgeting and financial