Manufacturing Supervisor II - Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

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. 

Responsibilities: 

• Communicate and enforce standards and expectations for all shift employees. 

• Work effectively to achieve consistency in daily work related activities utilizing Support Team. 

• Hold daily Pre-Shift meetings with associates to cover important Safety, Quality and Productivity information. Maintain a safe working environment throughout the shift. 

• Communicate with existing supervisor regarding any safety incidents, quality issues, changes, problems, or concerns about which knowledge may be needed to run shift. 

• Verify staffing meets current needs. Correspond with employees and communicate assignments as required. 

• Review previous production and quality performance. Ensure current lots are running per specifications, procedures are being followed, and quality markers are correct.   

• Maintain standard work procedures for Supervisors and perform accordingly 

• Help to maintain lab checks are completed and verified on a timely basis. Proactively utilize SPC charts to upkeep 1st quality yarn. 

• Build trusting relationships with employees, through team recognition, coaching, guiding, and acting as a resource on their behalf. 

• Thoroughly communicate with incoming supervisor on any changes made, upcoming changes, special sampling, problem lines, call ins, etc. This includes finalizing the shift report and holding a shift handoff meeting with the incoming supervisor. 

• Understand the department’s standard operating procedures and work instructions and assess for compliance. 

• Review and approve associates time in Workforce as well as being knowledgeable of other functions.   

• Troubleshoot process as needed. To include: Buhler system, Process Control System, finish system, maestros and floor pressure monitoring. 

• Hold one-on-ones with each associate on a regular basis to coach and counsel. 

• Conduct a Positive Discipline Program 

• Promote morale throughout the department 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Review e-mail for current activities or changes as transmitted by Department Manager and others. Have access when offsite and Respond in a timely manner.   

• Assist other Extrusion department personnel as needed. 

• Ability to travel as needed. 

• Complete required paperwork for job changes, corrective actions, quality alerts, procedural changes, etc. 

• Perform all job duties using safe work methods. 

• Comply with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy. 

• Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Manager. 

Competencies: 

• Build trusting relationships 

• Build a successful team 

• Drive results 

• Facilitate Change 

• Demonstrate Good Judgement 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED required 

• 1+ years of experience in a supervisor role in a supervisory/leadership role in a manufacturing facility 

• Prior leadership experience preferred, especially as a Supervisor or similar role 

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred 

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills 

• Preferred proficiency in computer programs (Microsoft office, Outlook, CMMS/Work-order systems, etc.) 

Shaw benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance 

• Life insurance and disability coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Employee assistance program 

• Health savings account 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401K and Retirement Plans 

• Product discounts for employees 

• Gym membership discounts 

• Adoption assistance 

• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations) 

• And much more.