Job Title

Process Improvement Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Process Improvement Engineer to oversee the Process Improvement efforts within Plants DJ and T 7 with specific consideration to the overall safety, process, productivity, and cost improvement to the organization .Based on experience of candidate, this role can be filled as a Process Improvement Engineer or Sr Process Improvement Engineer.

We are looking for an individual who can act as a leader on the floor – developing relationships, building customer satisfaction, and initiating action with plant associates at all levels to improve and communicate plant ne eds, improvements, efforts, and impact.

Responsibilities :

• Identify , maintain , and drive cost reduction initiatives for the plants. Establish annual incremental cost reduction plan / strategy . Part of this responsibility will be to oversee / manage DJ / T7’s O perational I mprovement P lan .

• Serve as Plant Waste Champion and lead waste reduction efforts (PI Waste and Recycling) and as the MRM system administrator.

• Assist with preparing the plant annual budget and the annual capital budget.

• Lead and manage the plant Process Improvement program

• Serve as Plant Data Champion by creating, revamping, and maintaining useful tools in Splunk, Office Scripts, Power Automate, Ignition, Minitab, etc.  

• Use statistical analysis to determine root cause of failures and focus areas for improvements.

• Work with Plant / Department Manager(s) to improve manufacturing processes through efficiency improvements, safety, and quality

• Lead or assist in Workplace Improvement Team initiatives / efforts . Utilizing Operational Excellence tools such a s Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizens, TPM, Standard Work, Time studies, Root Cause Analysis, Benchmarking, Ergonomic assessments, trend analysis, etc. to drive identified improvements.

• Coach, Train, & Develop plant associates in all the necessary skills to utilize tools of Operational Excellence

• Must be able to prepare capital & expense project proposals (requires CPM training) for new equipment, modifications and upgrades, including calculating savings and EVA

• Prepare efficiency, production, and capacity charts and help guide decisions based on trends.

• Assist in development of Plant DJ business and strategic plans.

• Participate in Management p rograms such as: Calibration Meetings ( SLO, QIT, TPM ) , SMS, Plant activity reports , Audits, and other areas as needed.

• Serve as site leader for Standard Work

• Serve as Shop Flex Program Administrator

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and work without close supervision

• Assist in the developmental and learning process of Co-ops and OMTs.

• Must present information in a professional and user-friendly package; Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills; Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by Divisional IE, Group IE Manager, or Plant Manager.

  Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering or Business preferred)

• Six Sigma Black Belt certified or plan to gain Shaw BB certification

• Ability to read, analyze, synthesize , and interpret complex data sets and solve problems.

• Understanding of direct financial impact of changes to process, equipment, and/or procedures.

• Strong communication , facilitation, and project management skills.

• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets , presentations , and statistical software .

  Preferred Skills :

• 3 + years previous Process Improvement / Industrial Engineering experience

• Experience with creating, interpreting, and maintaining statistical control analysis charts (Minitab or other SPC software package)

• Interest or experience in data analysis

  Required Competencies :

• Innovate

• Drive Results

• Initiate Action

• Learn Continuously

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Deliver Compelling Communication

  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.

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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.