Plant Manager

Shaw Industries; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flooring industry is seeking a motivated Plant Manager for their facility in Columbia, SC. The manager will lead day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality production in polymerization processes. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience in manufacturing, particularly in polymer production. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K and Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 3 years managing polymerization processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee polymer production and ensure compliance with standards.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Plant Manager

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility specializing in polymerization processes. The successful candidate will ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production while managing cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for the site’s manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company goals.
2. Oversee all aspects of polymer production, including batch polymerization, process control, material handling, and quality assurance.
3. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO, etc.).
4. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and logistics.
5. Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
6. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure operational targets for productivity, quality, cost, and delivery are met.
7. Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to scale up new polymer products and optimize existing processes.
8. Manage plant budgets, forecasts, and capital improvement projects.
9. Maintain and develop strong supplier and customer relationships as needed to support operations.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
2. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years directly managing polymerization processes preferred.
3. Strong knowledge of thermoplastic and/or thermoset polymer production, including batch or continuous processes preferred.
4. Proven track record of managing plant operations, production scheduling, and cross-functional teams.
5. Excellent understanding of EHS regulations, quality management systems (ISO 9001 or similar), and lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
6. Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience:

1. Experience with specialty chemicals or high-performance polymers.
2. Familiarity with DCS or PLC systems in polymer manufacturing.
3. Background in implementing ERP/MES systems.

Competencies:

1. Demonstrate Strategic Influence
2. Drive Results
3. Lead Change
4. Build Successful Teams
5. Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership

Shaw benefits include:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. Life insurance and disability coverage
3. Tuition reimbursement
4. Employee assistance program
5. Health savings account
6. Paid Time Off
7. Parental Leave
8. 401K and Retirement Plans
9. Product discounts for employees
10. Adoption assistance
11. Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA locations)

Work Shift: 8 Hr non-rotating shift, hours 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.