Turf Manufacturing Department Lead: Tech-Driven Ops

Shaw Industries Group; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a technically minded manufacturing leader to guide operations in our Game On Turf manufacturing process. This role combines tufting, coating, and advanced manufacturing with a 60+ team across multiple shifts, responsible for safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Technical Development to optimize equipment and processes, troubleshoot complex challenges, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or highly technical production environment.
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for people and operational results.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand manufacturing processes and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-shift manufacturing team and provide direction for hourly and salaried staff.
• Establish department goals and drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Develop an engaged culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Coach leaders and associates with regular feedback and development planning.
• Drive technical and operational excellence, troubleshoot downtime and optimize equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a technically minded manufacturing leader to guide operations in our Game On Turf manufacturing process. This role combines tufting, coating, and advanced manufacturing with a 60+ team across multiple shifts, responsible for safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Technical Development to optimize equipment and processes, troubleshoot complex challenges, and support