Job Title

Department Manager - Tufting

Position Overview

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Lead the Creel Tufting department at Plant WD to achieve plant goals and empower associates. Give direction in maintaining the operation of a diverse machine fleet with utmost regard to safety, efficiency, productivity, cost, and quality while ensuring compliance with all company, plant, and departmental guidelines.

Essential Duties:

Directly lead the Creel tufting department consisting of 10 salaried associates and 300+ hourly associates

Create and implement the strategy for the Tufting department within the business plan of the plant

Actively engage with all levels to drive improvement efforts around Safety, Quality, and Production

Work with internal/external suppliers, customers, and other facilities to meet the needs of the business

Collaborate with Beam Tufting and Shipping to optimize yarn flows and usages

Build trusting relationships with Maintenance, Planning & other support areas

Develop and implement initiatives that drive safety, quality, reliability, and cost

Demonstrate good judgment to ensure quality and machine availability are maintained 

Coach and develop assistant managers, supervisors, leads, and all associates

Requirements:

4-year degree required; Engineering degree preferred

Previous manufacturing experience preferred

Great people skills

Strong communication skills (written and oral)

Strong analytical skills

Required Competencies:

Drive Results

Lead Change

Build Trusting Relationships

Make Effective Decisions

Demonstrate Strategic Influence

Delegate Authority

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.