Process Improvement Engineer; Operational Excellence

Position: Process Improvement Engineer (Operational Excellence)
Job Title

Process Improvement Engineer (Operational Excellence)

Position Overview

At Shaw Industries,   we're   redefining what operational excellence looks like in a design-driven manufacturing environment. Our Custom Design Studio (Plant 94) is seeking a   Process Improvement Engineer   to help build and scale a high-impact continuous improvement system that supports   training,   safety, quality, and innovation across the entire operation.

This is a highly cross-functional role -   ideal for someone who enjoys connecting systems, people, and processes to drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities :  

Drive Operational Excellence

+ Build and lead a   plant-wide continuous improvement (CI) pipeline   aligned to business priorities

+ Lead a steady stream of process improvements and personally   lead to   the highest impact initiatives by using structured problem solving, observations, time studies, and data analysis.

+ Establish and manage the   operational excellence cadence   (intake, prioritization, execution, sustainment)

+ Ensure improvements "stick" through   standard work, training, and system integration   

Own Safety & Compliance Systems

+ Own   and   maintain   the plant's   safety and compliance programs

+ Drive proactive safety initiatives including   audits, walkthroughs, and root cause investigations

+ Translate safety insights into   process improvements and risk reduction strategies

+ Ensure ongoing   regulatory compliance and audit readiness   

Enable Training & High-Performance Teams

+ Design and continuously improve a   plant-wide training system

+ Partner with functional leaders (manufacturing, design, estimating) to   identify   skill gaps and training needs

+ Ensure alignment between   process changes and training execution

+ Support a   High-Performance Team (HPT)   environment through role clarity and cross-training   

Connect Systems, Data & Decisions

+ Serve as a data champion   by   develop ing   dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution

+ Support   cost analysis, savings tracking, and budget optimization efforts

+ Partner across teams to improve   system connectivity and workflow efficiency   

Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Operations, Safety, or related field preferred)

+ Experience leading   process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives   in a manufacturing or operational environment

+ Strong   proficiency   in   Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools   

Preferred:

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Experience with   safety, compliance, training systems, or operational programs

+ Familiarity with   Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to   influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Competencies:

+ Drive Results

+ Innovate

+ Demonstrate Good Judgment

+ Building Trusting Relationships

+ Influence Others   

Shaw benefits include:

+ Medical, dental, and vision 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

+ Adoption assistance

+ Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)

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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.