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Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. -
Bainbridge, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Qualifications

Technical engineering
Confidential information handling
Team development
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Title

Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Technical Manager to manage technical and innovation initiatives within the Turf Fiber and Color processes supporting Shaw’s Turf business unit. The Turf Fiber Technical Manager will fill a key role within Shaw’s larger enterprise technical organization collaborating with other leaders on broader initiatives spanning all of Shaw’s flooring businesses.

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.

Position Overview:

Manage technical initiatives within the turf fiber and color operations by providing leadership in the following areas:
Collaborate with Turf sales, marketing and business leadership to understand market drivers and translate these into innovation of new products and platforms.
Align with vendors and internal sourcing partners for evaluation of new raw materials for enhanced performance, value and sustainability.
Strategically coordinate all product development to ensure intellectual property (IP) protection is achieved to maintain future competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Provide technical support for turf manufacturing and fiber color operations by troubleshooting quality and process issues in order to identify and implement solutions.
Responsible for coaching and supporting direct reports, providing a motivating work environment, and growing future leaders in the organization.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with internal customers (Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, Sustainability, etc.) to determine performance requirements and target costing for new products.
Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials (XRs, MTRs, and TPRs) to develop appropriate fiber extrusion, and turf compound formulations and coatings, backing constructions, and process settings that will achieve performance and costing goals for new products. Follow the development process from inception to product release.
Interface with customers, Manufacturing, QE, and Tech Services to ensure that the appropriate testing protocols are in place for the finished product.
Collaborate with manufacturing groups to negotiate priorities and ensure that trials are run efficiently and with minimal impact on scheduled production orders.
Initiate process and/or product construction modifications for existing products to enhance performance or reduce costs.
Ensure that the products being developed meet all global safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as requirements for necessary product certifications by outside entities (e.g., Green Label Plus, Cradle-to-Cradle, etc).
Interface with Global Sourcing, raw material vendors, and equipment vendors to stay abreast of new technology and exchange information on technical issues regarding raw materials and equipment.
Ensure that company assets, including supplies, fixed assets, raw materials, and intellectual property, are protected.
Lead and/or serve on cross-functional teams, product development teams, and technical groups promoting sustainable product design that meets or exceeds all performance requirements.
Assist in installation and startup of new equipment, as needed.

Foundational Competencies:

Drive Results
Deliver Compelling Communication
Build Trusting Relationships
Demonstrate Strategic Influence
Make Effective Decisions
Lead Change

Requirements:

Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering field is required.
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber OR 10+ years other plastics/extrusion manufacturing experience is required.
Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50%
Forward-looking, adaptive thinker with a strong, critical mindset
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including refined presentation skills
Strong business acumen
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential business information
Ability to understand major enterprise and business issues and challenges
Ability to lead and influence a team of cross-divisional internal leaders

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.

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