Turf Process Engineer

Location: Adairsville

Job Title

Turf Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking   a Process Engineer to   drive improvement s   in   the   T urf   T ufting   p roduction processes ,   Game   On   (T6 &T8) and D4. This position   is   responsible   for   driving continuous improvement in   safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, waste, and cost while ensuring compliance with all company, plant and departmental guidelines and procedures.
The   initial   focus for this position will be accelerating SY/HR efforts for Game   On   Line 2, while playing a key role in supporting and advancing the Game On processes.

Responsibilities:

+ This position provides technical assistance to the departments on a daily basis.

+ Manage capital projects and drive them to completion.

+ Monitoring and analyzing departmental performance through reports, feedback, and observations.

+ Effectively implement processing changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

+ Drive TPM initiatives and equipment improvements.

+ Investigate off-quality situations and develop solutions.

+ Manage raw material inventories and   orders   as needed.

+ Assist Technical Development Department with trial and new product development.

+ Lead the planning, set up, data collection, and data analysis with all   MTR, XR,   technical development trials and new product development.  

+ Use Six Sigma, LEAN, and other statistical tools to   monitor   and improve the process es .

+ Learn controls/programming of machines to make simple corrections/resets as required.

+ Work on AO docs documentation as required (EX: RCA's, Spec approvals, etc.)

+ Ensure the department's processing specs are accurate and up to date.

+ Ensure all products meet physical requirements for Turf (pile weight, tuft bind, length, etc.)

+ Fill in for the Department or Technical   Manager   as needed.

+ Identify   and resolve process problems with specific styles and orders .

+ Perform   tasks   assigned by Plant Leadership.

+ Minimum travel   between   plants

+ Interpret and understand customer needs through customer feedback and field visits.

Leadership

Competencies:

+  Demonstrate Good Judgment   

+  Facilitate Change   

+  Build Trusting Relationships   

+  Drive Results   

+  Initiate Action    

Requirements:

+  4   Year college degree   required

+  Highly motivated. Ability to work independently

+  Ability to effectively communicate with multiple departments   

+  Proficient in analyzing data and Google Applications   

+  Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred:

+  Engineering Degree preferred

+  Black Belt Trained

+  Previous   Process or Project Engineering experience      

+  Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Preferred or willingness to complete

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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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.