Technical Product & Innovation Manager

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Manager to lead product development, innovation, and technical initiatives for commercial, specialty, and turf businesses.

You will guide new materials exploration, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to commercialization. The role emphasizes technical leadership, strategic thinking, and team development to deliver high-performance products that meet safety and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in carpet, carpet tile, turf, flooring, or related manufacturing environments, OR 8+ years of broader manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects, new product development efforts, or innovation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, FMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or team development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and innovation projects across commercial flooring, specialty products, and turf solutions.
• Identify and evaluate new raw materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes to improve product performance, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage the development process from concept through commercialization, including lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials.
• Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Quality, Sustainability, Sourcing, and Operations teams to establish product requirements and successfully launch new products.
• Analyze technical data, communicate results, and present recommendations to business leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and overall cost performance.
• Provide technical support and leadership for manufacturing operations by troubleshooting product and process-related challenges.
• Lead intellectual property initiatives, including invention disclosures, patent development activities, and competitive technology assessments.
• Build, coach, and develop technical talent while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure products meet applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Technical Manager to lead product development, innovation, and technical initiatives for commercial, specialty, and turf businesses.

You will guide new materials exploration, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration from concept to commercialization. The role emphasizes technical leadership, strategic thinking, and team development to deliver high-performance products that meet safety and sustainability standards.