Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. · Shaw Plant 4, GA

Process Engineer at Shaw Integrated and Turf Solutions, Inc. — Shaw Plant 4, GA

Full-timeShaw Plant 4, GAPosted 2026-08-03Apply on Workday

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Job Title

Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for a Process Engineer in continuous dyeing to support the Department Manager in achieving a safe and efficient work environment through creative problem solving to drive process improvement and associate engagement in order to reach department goals in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Responsibilities

  • The Process Engineer supports the Dyeing Manager to achieve department goals around safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and people.
  • The Process Engineer will be a leader within the department, making strategic decisions and engaging associates through trusting relationships providing direction and support with regard to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
  • Develop and drive a strong safety culture to identify root causes in order to eliminate and minimize the probabilities of work-related injuries.
  • Track and monitor weekly department metrics such as off quality, efficiency, downtime, rework, maintenance spends and waste.
  • Lead and coach supervisors and associates across three shifts by guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training
  • Act as liaison between the dyeing department and maintenance group by providing an effective line of communication with regard to work orders and areas of concern.
  • Lead TPM, EIT and RPT cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Participate in daily roll audits and investigate dyeing related issues if presents, such as side match or shade.
  • Be a leader on the floor - developing relationships, building customer satisfaction, and initiating action with plant associates at all levels in order to improve safety, quality, and productivity
  • Monitor and track dyeing off quality defects to determine root cause, minimize recurrence and communicate trends to supervisors and associates.
  • Communicate with the scheduling department to ensure order promise dates are met and rush orders are prioritized efficiently.
  • Partner with R&D and technical group to coordinate trial runs to ensure dyeing formulas and shades meet final product specifications.

Required Competencies:

  • Initiate Action
  • Adapt & Change
  • Build Trusting Relationships
  • Execute Action Plan
  • Influence Others

Requirements

  • 4-year degree required
  • Strong quantitative & communication skills (Oral, written, & presentation to individuals & groups).

Preferred:

  • Demonstrate a willingness and aptitude to complete Black Belt and Standard Work Training.
  • Degree in Engineering
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Understanding of computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Minitab, etc.
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

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