Shaw Industries · 10 hours ago
Technical Manager
Aiken, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expShaw Industries is a global leader in delivering various specialty products to residential and commercial markets. They are seeking a Technical Manager to drive technical projects and initiatives at Plant 78, focusing on continuous improvement and process development while maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Participates in semi-weekly Plant 78 meetings, including weekly staff meetings and semi-monthly technical/operations update meetings. Generates and distributes the Plant 78 monthly technical report
Troubleshoots production processes and/or equipment to lead continuous improvement efforts using systematic, methodical problem-solving skills including statistical process control and Six Sigma tools
Coordinates Lean-Six Sigma execution and Lean implementation
Leads facility benchmarking efforts at Plant 78 for continuous improvement ideas
Supervises Technical Engineers, OMTs and co-ops, including responsibility for training and development of Technical personnel
Improves and develops products and processes based on customer requirements
Interface with personnel including customers, R&D, Fibers Division Technical Services, Fibers Division Development group, to develop new products and processes
Ability to manage the Plant 78 technical trial system. This includes creating the trial plan, entering the MTR (Manufacturing Trial Request), working with production to schedule the trial, evaluating trial results and analyses, implementing changes as necessary to standard operating procedures and process specifications, and if necessary observing trial results’ performance at customer facilities’ plants
Completes and maintains the necessary documentation utilized throughout the trial procedure. This includes specifications, vendor materials, approvals, and more
Stays current with the latest developments and technologies
Evaluates new processes and equipment as requested
Design manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters
Completes weekly audits including area safety audit and ASA
Actively participates in Plant 78 communication meetings
Effectively manage changes by utilizing the Management of Change (MOC) system
Coordinates maintenance work to eliminate the root cause of process and/or equipment issues
Maintains the Plant 78 Sample Yarn Request (SYR) book
Active member of TPM process. Participates in Plant 78 SPC process and reviews
Monitor CIM Spec process Specification System, or equivalent
Other duties as assigned by Senior Technical Manger or 78 Plant Manager
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Must have at least five (5) years' experience in Technical Managerial related field or its equivalent
Must possess good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or non-standard work hours as required
Preferred
A fiber/textile, polymer, mechanical, or chemical engineering degree preferred
Working understanding of nylon-6, polyester, or similar processes preferred
Benefits
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)
Company
Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2001-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Kirkpatrick
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
2025-11-12
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