Process Engineer Sr

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Position Overview

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: 

• Participate in and continuously improve on Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost  

• Monitor safety of all processes in the extrusion department 

• Responsible for the reliability and operation of polyester drying equipment 

• Responsible for troubleshooting of extrusion process and related equipment 

• Serve as the extrusion process expert, with a consistent focus on improving productivity 

• Provides coaching to mechanics, operators, and supervisors around safety, process, and productivity 

• Drives root cause analysis and implementation of preventative measures for off quality fiber and customer complaints 

• Participates in customer feedback calls and customer visits 

• Monitors running conditions of extrusion as needed to ensure the production of a first quality product 

• Monitors product changes and startups to guard against contamination and off quality 

• Confers with lab on out if spec quality checks 

• Assists in improving the operational knowledge and improving the procedures within extrusion and in increasing the areas overall response time to out of spec conditions. 

• Performs required SPC activities as an administrator and user of Infinity QS software. 

• Utilizes BB training and Minitab data analysis for improving the process and the performance of project specific teams. 

• Write and edit departmental SOPs 

• Assist within the extrusion department operations as needed 

• Provide technical assistance to the departmental manager, team managers, associates and internal customers on a daily basis 

• Managing capital projects, driving TPM initiatives and cost improvements 

• Responsible for managing LOTO procedures for the department 

• Assist in leading and managing Intern(s), OMT(s), and Process Technician(s) as needed. 

• Facilitate employee engagement within the department through managing the “Bright Idea” System, and participating in Round Table Meetings, Quality Meetings, and Team Accountability Meetings.  

• Understand and Support all SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma & Environmental Efforts within the department.   

• Assist in developing and implementing plans to improve these areas where performance is under goal. 

Competencies: 

• Plan and Organize  

• Demonstrate Good Judgement 

• Drive Results 

• Build Trusting Relationships 

• Learn Continuously 

• Initiate Action 

Requirements: 

• 4-year Engineering degree required; Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering degree preferred 

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) 

• Strong project management skills 

• Six Sigma Black Belt trained or willingness to complete training

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suite (preferred) 

• Previous manufacturing experience (preferred) 

• (Based upon experience level of candidate selected, position may be filled as a Process Engineer or Sr. Process Engineer) 

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.

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