Process Engineer

Job Title

Process Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Polymerization Process Engineer to oversee the process performance for Polymerization efforts taking place at Plant 8S in Columbia, SC. They will monitor KPI's, design process improvements, and oversee the implementation projects alongside their team to effectively reach goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Reliability. 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.    

  

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.   

Responsibilities:  

• Must develop a strong working knowledge of each stage in the Polymerization process, from incoming raw material, to processing equipment capability, optimizing product standard running conditions, and output quality. 

• Help ensure that the plant Polymerization department follows all safety rules and regulations. Work to minimize safety and environmental incidents in the department by auditing, capturing procedures/best practices, and maintaining a team culture of prioritizing safety.  

• Troubleshoot any equipment issues and adjust equipment to maintain proper operation until repairs are complete.  

• Coach, counsel, and mentor department hourly employees regarding equipment and process control. 

• Oversee all activities of the plant Polymerization department, including safety, quality, and product performance in the absence of the Department Manager.  

• Responsible for managing Six Sigma projects for the Department. Work with Corporate Engineering on capital projects.    

• Set expectations for all outside contract vendors and ensure that all work performed is to the highest standards.  

• Be available for calls outside of regular working hours to address issues that affect plant or customer operations directly.  

• Assists other department personnel/areas as needed. Other duties as assigned by Department Manager    

• Ability to travel as required. (minimal travel involved)  

Qualifications:  

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or associate's degree and equivalent experience. 

• Must possess good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.  

• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.  

• Plant 8S is a tobacco-free facility.  

• Experience working with Polymers, Chemicals, or Textiles highly preferred 

 

Competencies:  

• Build Trusting Relationships 

• Coach and Support 

• Deliver Compelling Communication