Plant Engineer II

Shaw Contract EMEA; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Plant Engineer II in Chickamauga, GA to direct reliability programs across the facility. You will lead a team of maintenance staff, drive safety standards, and guide long-term maintenance strategy in alignment with Lean and TPM principles.

The role focuses on improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing productivity through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a 4-year engineering degree, hands-on TPM experience, and a proven

Qualifications

• Must understand TPM tools and processes (5S, PM, PDM, Planning/Kitting/Scheduling, RCA).
• 4-year engineering degree required; engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience directing reliability programs in manufacturing environments beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability team and coordinate maintenance strategy across shifts.
• Drive safety policy implementation and compliance.
• Develop and monitor long-term maintenance plans and KPIs.
• Ensure PM/PDM and repairs meet quality and availability goals.
• Maintain strong internal customer relationships and effective scheduling.

Skills

Strategic planning

Drive results

Change management

Relationship building

Team leadership

Education

4-Year Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

5S

PM

PDM

Planning/Kitting/Scheduling

RCA

Job description

Job Title

Plant Engineer II

Position Overview

Shaw Industries plant SI is hiring a Plant Engineer to direct the facility’s overall reliability programs ensuring compliance with all regulated and general industry standards. Provide assistance to manufacturing managers in the areas of reactive and predictive reliability, cost control, energy management, environmental compliance, and safety performance. This role is involved in manufacturing related engineering initiatives that will identify opportunities to improve quality, lower cost, reduce risk, and increase productivity. Evaluate and establish maintenance procedures utilizing Total Productive Maintenance concepts in association with Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, development, and execution of the reliability team comprised of 1 Maintenance Manager, 2 Project Engineers, 2 Automation Engineers, 3 Supervisors, 1 Planner, and 75 hourly maintenance associates.
• Implement, monitor and optimize workplace safety policies and standards
• Develop and implement the overall long-term maintenance strategy. Ensure the reliability team executes that plan.
• Develop and drive results towards key reliability metrics and associated processes
• Drive continuous improvement in each of the key performance indicators identified for the leading and lagging key performance indicators
• Maintain peak performance of Plant SI equipment with regards to availability, cost of operation, safety and quality through execution of PM/PDM and repair work
• Ensure equipment is repaired according to plant priority in a timely manner meeting quality expectations
• Coordinate continuous improvement opportunities with Plant Engineer of Continuous Improvement based on reliability team data and experience
• Ensure reliability team meets training and development objectives to meet or exceed skills and knowledge targets
• Implement effective planning and scheduling process to ensure maximized efficiency and effectiveness of reliability team
• Ensure we have an updated Bill of Materials for parts that includes having all the critical spares needed and the correct min/max for parts.
• Ensure Weave PM executes on loom overhaul and parts rebuild schedule while meeting quality goals
• Maintain strong internal customer relationships

Required Competencies

• Create Strategic Plan
• Drive Results
• Lead Change
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Build Successful Team

Preferred Skills

• Must have knowledge of and understand key TPM tools and processes (5S, PM, PDM, Planning/Kitting/Scheduling, RCA, etc.)
• General knowledge of manufacturing plant support equipment such as chillers, compressors, air washers, cooling towers and power distribution systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, contractors, and supplier both orally and written
• Ability to coach and support effectively
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and related process tools

Requirements

4-Year Degree

Preferred

Engineering Degree

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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.