Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Cartersville, GA, seeks a Turf Fiber Technical Manager to lead technical and innovation initiatives within turf fiber and color operations.

You will coordinate with sales, marketing and leadership to translate market drivers into new products and platforms, and support manufacturing with troubleshooting and process improvements. You will guide lab studies, pilot and production trials, ensure IP protection, and mentor direct reports, fostering a high-performance

Qualifications

• Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber or 10+ years plastics/extrusion manufacturing.
• Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50%.
• Strong communication and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal customers to determine performance requirements and target costing for new products.
• Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials.
• Follow the development process from inception to product release.
• Interface with customers, Manufacturing, QE, and Tech Services to ensure testing protocols.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to negotiate priorities and run trials efficiently.
• Lead cross-functional teams and promote sustainable product design.
• Assist in installation and startup of new equipment.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Engineering

Leadership

Technical leadership

Travel 50%

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in polymer chemistry or engineering

Job description

Job Title Turf Fiber Technical Manager Position Overview Shaw Industries is looking for a Technical Manager to manage technical and innovation initiatives within the Turf Fiber and Color processes supporting Shaw’s Turf business unit. The Turf Fiber Technical Manager will fill a key role within Shaw’s larger enterprise technical organization collaborating with other leaders on broader initiatives spanning all of Shaw’s flooring businesses. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

Position Overview: Manage technical initiatives within the turf fiber and color operations by providing leadership in the following areas: Collaborate with Turf sales, marketing and business leadership to understand market drivers and translate these into innovation of new products and platforms. Align with vendors and internal sourcing partners for evaluation of new raw materials for enhanced performance, value and sustainability. Strategically coordinate all product development to ensure intellectual property (IP) protection is achieved to maintain future competitive advantage in the marketplace. Provide technical support for turf manufacturing and fiber color operations by troubleshooting quality and process issues in order to identify and implement solutions. Responsible for coaching and supporting direct reports, providing a motivating work environment, and growing future leaders in the organization.

Responsibilities: Coordinate with internal customers (Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, Sustainability, etc.) to determine performance requirements and target costing for new products. Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials (XRs, MTRs, and TPRs) to develop appropriate fiber extrusion, and turf compound formulations and coatings, backing constructions, and process settings that will achieve performance and costing goals for new products. Follow the development process from inception to product release. Interface with customers, Manufacturing, QE, and Tech Services to ensure that the appropriate testing protocols are in place for the finished product. Collaborate with manufacturing groups to negotiate priorities and ensure that trials are run efficiently and with minimal impact on scheduled production orders. Initiate process and/or product construction modifications for existing products to enhance performance or reduce costs. Ensure that the products being developed meet all global safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as requirements for necessary product certifications by outside entities (e.g., Green Label Plus, Cradle-to-Cradle, etc). Interface with Global Sourcing, raw material vendors, and equipment vendors to stay abreast of new technology and exchange information on technical issues regarding raw materials and equipment. Ensure that company assets, including supplies, fixed assets, raw materials, and intellectual property, are protected. Lead and/or serve on cross-functional teams, product development teams, and technical groups promoting sustainable product design that meets or exceeds all performance requirements. Assist in installation and startup of new equipment, as needed.

Foundational Competencies: Drive Results Deliver Compelling Communication Build Trusting Relationships Demonstrate Strategic Influence Make Effective Decisions Lead Change

Requirements: Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering field is required. A minimum of 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber OR 10+ years other plastics/extrusion manufacturing experience is required. Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50% Forward-looking, adaptive thinker with a strong, critical mindset Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including refined presentation skills Strong business acumen Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential business information Ability to understand major enterprise and business issues and challenges Ability to lead and influence a team of cross-divisional internal leaders

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.

A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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