Finishing Supervisor | 2nd Shift

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We are seeking a results‑driven 2nd shift Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment within the Finishing Department. This role is responsible for driving excellence in Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, Production, and Associate Relations. As a key on‑shift leader, you will ensure operations run to specification, support a culture of safety, develop associates through training and coaching, and maintain consistent communication across shifts and departments. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a 24/7 operation, excels at problem‑solving, and is committed to delivering high‑quality results while building a strong and engaged team.

This position is based in Chatsworth, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead your shift of 15-20 associates
• Must comply with all required Shaw Accident Free Environment (SAFE), and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
• Know and adhere to general plant and job specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Promote daily stretching activities.
• Lead First Day Back and Safety/Quality meetings to share plant information.
• Responsible for quality on shift and works with associates to assure quality performance.
• Ensure that operation is operating to spec, including line speed, moisture, width, length, and carpet exit temperature.
• Coordinate quality control testing and processing of trial materials on shift as directed.
• Understand how to perform weight checks, delamination tests, and tuft bind tests.
• Communicate off quality to Finishing Department Manager.
• Identify training deficits and training opportunities for the department.
• Responsible for completing Shaw Quality System (SQS) training for associates.
• Coordinate associate efforts in Compounding and Re-inspection.
• Communicate information from Dept/Personnel manager as needed to associates.
• Work with other Supervisors to coordinate shift coverage during associates’ absence due to vacation, FMLA, or other absenteeism occurrence.
• Responsible for coaching and holding associates accountable.
• Identify maintenance opportunities and complete work orders.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed (arrive at least 30 minutes before and stay after to complete needed tasks).
• Manage associate Kronos for the shift daily.
• Complete daily reports related to Quality, Production and Safety.
• Lead investigations related to Safety, Off Quality or other as needed.
• Understand the operation of the Tufting and Dyeing Departments, and of Finishing processing as it relates to carpet manufacturing and deliveries to the Finishing Department.
• Reports to the Finishing Department Manager.
• Attend required training or meetings as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of Leadership experience
• Availability to work extended schedule based on business needs

Preferred:

• Previous Finishing/Coating/In-line coating Experience.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience.
• Knowledge of Google applications, mainframe (G-Link), Shop Flex, Ez-Entry, Line-up Manager, Contract Manufacturing, Kronos, and TMS3.

Leadership Competencies:

• Plan and Organize
• Coach and Support 
• Build a Successful Team
• Demonstrates Good Judgment

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, 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
• Gym membership discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
• And much more

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.

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