Tufting & Warehouse Operations Manager

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager in Tufting / Warehouse to lead a manufacturing operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will develop a leadership team, coach employees, drive Lean initiatives, collaborate with HR on talent, and participate in plant-wide leadership and strategic improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Manufacturing leadership experience, including supervisory, management, engineering, or operational leadership roles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage associates, leaders, and cross-functional partners at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive operational performance.
• Flexibility to support operations across multiple shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of department performance including Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.
• Develop, coach, and support a leadership team consisting of Team Managers and Process Engineering resources.
• Conduct regular coaching and development discussions, ensuring growth plans are established and actively managed.
• Establish operational goals and lead initiatives that improve performance and deliver business results.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across the department.
• Partner with Human Resources on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ensure issues are resolved promptly and communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
• Champion associate engagement through regular communication forums, recognition programs, and feedback initiatives.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, safety, environmental, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Participate in plant-wide leadership teams and strategic improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Flexibility across shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager in Tufting / Warehouse to lead a manufacturing operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will develop a leadership team, coach employees, drive Lean initiatives, collaborate with HR on talent, and participate in plant-wide leadership and strategic improvement efforts.