Process Engineer Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Job Title Process Engineer Position Overview Shaw Industries is looking for a Process Engineer who assists the Extrusion Department Manager in achieving excellent performance in safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, waste, and cost while ensuring compliance with all company, plant, and departmental guidelines and procedures. 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. 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. As we continue to monitor the spread of

COVID-19

(coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com. If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com