Manufacturing Department Manager
- Location
- Shaw Plant 15, 5225 Hwy 411 SW, Cartersville,… · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Manufacturing leadership
- Supervisory or management experience
- Operational leadership
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Influencing change
- Driving operational performance
- Multi-shift flexibility
Also useful
- Lean Manufacturing
- TPM
- Six Sigma
- High-volume manufacturing leadership
- Carpet/flooring/textile process manufacturing
About the role
Job Title Manufacturing Department Manager Position Overview Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Manufacturing. At Shaw Industries, we're more than a flooring company. As a Berkshire Hathaway company, we combine the stability of a global industry leader with the innovation, investment, and growth opportunities that allow our associates to build meaningful careers.
We're looking for a Department Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation, develop frontline leaders, and drive excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving operational challenges, and delivering results in a fast-paced production environment within our Tufting manufacturing process and Warehouse.
What You'll Do
As Department Manager, you will provide leadership for a manufacturing operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products while developing a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Key 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 What We're Looking For Required 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline Experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Carpet, flooring, textile, or related process manufacturing experience What Makes You Successful We're looking for leaders who can: Build and develop successful teams Drive results through accountability and execution Communicate with clarity and purpose Influence and inspire others Lead change in a dynamic manufacturing environment The Impact You'll Make This role is ideal for a manufacturing leader who wants to move beyond managing daily operations and help shape the future of a large-scale manufacturing business.
You'll have the opportunity to lead leaders, develop talent, improve processes, and make a measurable impact on safety, quality, and operational performance. Why Shaw?
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Backed by the strength and stability of Berkshire Hathaway Industry-leading manufacturer with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence Opportunity to lead a large manufacturing operation with significant visibility and impact Strong focus on professional development and leadership growth Collaborative culture that values safety, continuous improvement, and associate engagement Competitive compensation and benefits package #ShawSAL #LI-CL1 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.
From Shaw Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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