
Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc Department Manager | Cabling & Heat Set in Lafayette, Georgia
Job Title
Department Manager | Cabling & Heat Set
Position Overview
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Position Overview
The Cable Set Department Manager leads the Cabling and Heat Set Departments, as well as Shipping. Managing the workforce and resources effectively while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The Department Manager focuses departmental efforts on safety, quality, cost, productivity/reliability, associate experience, customer service, and associate development, assisting the associates in achieving Departmental, Plant, and Company metrics.
Responsibilities
Effectively lead a team of 100+ hourly associates and 7 salaried direct reports. Act as liaison between Plant Management and Department associates by providing an effective line of communication regarding company policies. Through direct supervision of supervisors and a process engineer, monitor all department safety, quality, cost, productivity/reliability, associate experience, and associate development. Ensure procedural instructions are continually followed by all associates. Give direction and support to the department associates in achieving departmental goals and objectives . Work directly with Scheduling in assigning orders, ensuring the department’s capacity to complete the orders and resolve problems associated with production. Attending and/or conducting periodic departmental meetings. Assist associates in job-related problems. Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
Required Competencies
Plan & Organize
Influence Others
Drive Results
Facilitate Change
Build a Successful Team
Requirements
High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of management experience (Department Manager, Process Engineer, or Supervisor) in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft
Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates
Proven ability to establish and maintain trusting associate relations
Experience with the manufacturing process
Preferred
BA/BS degree (engineering, management, or similar field preferred)
Previous Cabling/ Heat Set experience
Previous Process Engineer Experience
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 that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.