Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Housing provisions/assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401K and retirement plans

Life insurance & disability coverage

Paid time off

Product discounts for employees

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking candidates for the Operations Management Trainee (OMT) Spring Cohort. This program blends engineering training with leadership development to prepare you for entry-level engineering roles and future leadership positions.

The 8-week onsite training anchors you in our facilities, then you’ll be paired with a manufacturing site to apply your skills on real projects, with many trainees advancing to permanent engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• Co-op or internship experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Begin with an 8-week onsite training in Dalton, GA.
• Partner with a manufacturing facility to apply skills.
• Work with engineering staff on real-world projects.
• Develop leadership and problem-solving capabilities.
• After training, interview for roles aligned with talents.

Skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Materials/Automation Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

Job Title

Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Position Overview

Operations Management Trainee

Shaw’s OMT program is designed to attract top engineering talent ready to launch a high-impact career in manufacturing and leadership. Our newly enhanced training blends technical expertise with leadership development and empowers trainees to contribute meaningful results from the start. Graduates of the program consistently advance into influential leaders, often shaping the future of our business.

If you’re ready to accelerate your career and make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

About Us

Shaw Industries is more than an industry leading flooring company – we are an organization built of dedicated people working to provide the best quality flooring solutions to our customers across residential, commercial, and outdoor markets worldwide.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates; we are dedicated to values of inclusivity, sustainability, and making this world a better place for our people and our customers.

Location

• Dalton, Georgia and Southeast United States (specific locations listed below)
• Housing is provided during your initial 8-week initial training period
• Housing/relocation assistance is also available for onsite training.

What You’ll Do

• As an OMT, you will begin with an 8-week onsite training in Dalton, Georgia; this training includes learning about our company, products, facilities, processes, people, your fellow OMT’s, and (of course) leadership development.
• After the 8-week onsite training, you will be partnered with a manufacturing facility that will best utilize your skills and interests to develop yourself and the plant.
• Here, we empower and encourage our trainees to work with our engineering staff and apply both knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing facility projects; these often include tackling real-world issues and gives trainees valuable technical experience for a successful career start.
• Upon successfully completing the program (around 6 months), you will have the chance to interview for positions that align with your unique talents and career aspirations.
• Almost all of our OMT graduates get offered a permanent role at a facility as an entry-level engineer soon after training ends. Potential roles often include Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and more.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical fields.
• Co-op or internship experience is much preferred but not required.

What You Get

• Purpose and meaningful work from the very beginning.
• A company dedicated to developing you as a leader, enabling you to shape your own path, and aiding you in achieving your career goals.
• A culture of authenticity, mutual support, continuous innovation, and effective leadership.
• A team with strong values of ethics, respect, sustainability, inclusivity, and more.

Competencies

• Motivational Fit
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Execute Action PlanInitiate Action
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Facilitate Change

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Housing provisions and assistance as outlined above
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
• And much more.

Salary

Salary: $63-94K/year and advancement opportunities

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | hours may vary depending on facility and training schedule needs

Specific Locations

Dalton, GA ; Andalusia, AL ; Aiken, SC ; Columbia, SC ; Bainbridge, GA ; Thomson, GA ; Cartersville, GA ; Ringgold, GA ; Adairsville, GA ; Calhoun, GA ; and more

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.